penrhwym
Welsh
Alternative forms
- penrwym
Etymology
pen (“head”) + rhwym (“shackle”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /pɛnˈr̥ʊɨ̯m/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /pɛnˈr̥ʊi̯m/
Noun
penrhwym m (plural penrhwymau, diminutive penrhwymyn)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| penrhwym | benrhwym | mhenrhwym | phenrhwym |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “penrhwym”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “penrhwym”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies