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Dictionary Gàidhlig

CN

Let’s have a look at how the consonants cn are pronounced in Gaelic.

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It is worth noting that the Gaelic sound cn can vary by dialect. This sound can be heard in cnoc (a hill):

cn

cr

cnoc

a hill

cnoc àrd

a high hill

The cn sound can also be heard in cnapach (lumpy):

cnapach

lumpy

brochan cnapach

lumpy porridge

The cn sound is also heard in cnàimh (a bone):

cnàimh

a bone

cnàimh briste

a broken bone

A final example of the cn sound can be found in cnò (a nut):

cnò

a nut

cnò chruaidh

a hard nut