rhewbwynt
Welsh
Etymology
From rhew (“ice, frost”) + pwynt (“point”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈr̥ɛu̯bʊɨ̯nt/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈr̥ɛu̯bʊi̯nt/
- Rhymes: -ɛu̯bʊɨ̯nt
Noun
rhewbwynt m (plural rhewbwyntiau)
Derived terms
- dan y rhewbwynt (“below freezing, minus”)
Related terms
- berwbwynt (“boiling point”)
- pwynt triphlyg (“triple point”)
- ymdoddbwynt (“melting point”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| rhewbwynt | rewbwynt | unchanged | unchanged |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “rhewbwynt”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies