Pronunciation of the WELSH.
Ch is pronounced as the English Gh amongst the Vulgar in the North, but more roughly.
Dh as Th in the words This, That, &c.
G as the English G in the words Gain, Gift, &c.
I as in English, in the words Win, Kin; but never as in Wind, Kind, &c.
Lh is only a sibilating L, and is pronounc'd in respect of L as Th with reference to T.
U as the English I in the words Limb, Him, &c.
W is always a Vowel, and pronounced like the English oo.
Y as I in the English words Third, Bird; O in Honey, Money; U in Mud, Must, &c.
All the other Letters are pronounc'd as in English, and never alter their pronunciation.
' denotes a long Vowel; as Mân is pronounced like the English word Mane.
' shews only the Accent in short Vowels.