Length (definition)

In Gaelic, vowels can either be short or long. This distinction refers to the duration of the vowel. In Gaelic orthography, long vowels are is expressed using a grave accent on the vowel (à, è, ì, ò, ù).

See Also

• Syllable (definition)
• Nucleus (definition)
• Vowel (definition)
• Orthography

External Links

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• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vowel_length

References

• Ladefoged, D. (2010) A Course in Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wadsworth Publishing.
• Lamb, William (2003) Scottish Gaelic. 2nd edition. Munich: Lingcom Europa