scáthach

Questions

What does scáthach mean?

The female warrior who trains Cúchulainn in the arts of war in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.

Where does scáthach come from?

Borrowed from Irish Scáthach.

How to pronounce scáthach

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “scáthach”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “scáthach”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “scáthach” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.