soft mutation

Questions

What does soft mutation mean?

An alteration of the initial consonant of a word which occurs in certain Celtic languages under particular linguistic circumstances; lenition.

How to pronounce soft mutation

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “soft mutation”.
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 “soft mutation”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “soft mutation” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.