Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does cailleach mean?
An old woman.
Where does cailleach come from?
It is traced to Scottish Gaelic.

How to pronounce cailleach

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