How do you pronounce Beannacht?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

Beannacht is a word in the Irish language, specifically the word for “blessing.” The pronunciation of Beannacht can vary depending on the dialect of Irish being spoken. In Munster Irish, it is pronounced as “buh-NAHKT,” with the emphasis on the second syllable. In Connacht Irish, it is pronounced as “BAN-uhkht,” again with the emphasis on the second syllable. In Ulster Irish, it is pronounced as “BAN-ahkht,” with the emphasis on the first syllable.

Personally, I find the Munster pronunciation of “buh-NAHKT” to be the most natural for me, as I am more familiar with the Munster dialect. However, it is important to note that all three pronunciations are correct and valid in their respective dialects.

To summarize, the word Beannacht can be pronounced as “buh-NAHKT” in Munster Irish, “BAN-uhkht” in Connacht Irish, and “BAN-ahkht” in Ulster Irish. The pronunciation may vary depending on the dialect being spoken.