Pronunciation Help

[RonG]

I have been having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to pronounce 3 simple little words in Scottish Gaelic. I was hoping there may be someone out there that can help me sort through the many different conflicting rules for pronunciation that have me completely stumped. I would really appreciate the help.

I would like to learn how to say:

Laoch

Treun

Saoidh

Thank you very much in advance

Ron

[GunChleoc]

The best pronunciation guide you can get is this one. They also have MP3 files here. And an overview of the IPA Symbols you need for Gaelic.

So, I hope with that you can read this:



On the inverted m: it's a vowel, pronounced in the same place as an u, but with unrounded lips. Say u (ooh in English Orthography) and grin.

The L is very dark, the t is pronounced against the teeth. x is the final sound in loch. I don't know how to explain the e in English right now, but I' sure the sound exists in Scottish English.