How to pronounce Taoiseach
Say it like TEE-shuk. Taoiseach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- shuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taoiseach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Taoiseach
American and British speakers say Taoiseach in essentially the same way: /ˈtiʃək/ in the US and /ˈtiːʃək/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-shuk.
What does Taoiseach mean?
- The head of the government of Ireland, comparable to a prime minister of a Commonwealth of Nations country.
Questions about saying Taoiseach
How do you pronounce Taoiseach?
Say TEE-shuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiʃək/. In British English it is /ˈtiːʃək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Taoiseach?
Taoiseach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · shuk.
Do Americans and Brits say Taoiseach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiʃək/ and the British form is /ˈtiːʃək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.