Vowels:
- A: "ah," as in "father."
- E: "eh," as in "meh."
- I: "ee," as in "feet."
- O: "oh," as in "so."
- U: "oo," as in "boot."
Consonants:
- B: "b," as in "ball."
- C: "k," as in "kit."
- CH: "kh," as in "loch."
- D: "d," as in "dog."
- F: "f," as in "fish."
- G: "g," as in "go."
- GH: "y," as in "yes."
- H: "h," as in "hat."
- J: "y," as in "yes."
- L: "l," as in "love."
- M: "m," as in "mouse."
- N: "n," as in "night."
- P: "p," as in "park."
- R: "r," as in "red."
- S: "s," as in "sun."
- SH: "sh," as in "ship."
- T: "t," as in "tree."
- TH: "th," as in "thin."
- W: "w," as in "water."
- Y: "y," as in "yes."
Additional tips:
- In Scottish Gaelic, the stress is usually placed on the first syllable of a word.
- The letter "H" is often silent, especially at the beginning of words.
- The letter "D" is often pronounced as "ch" when it is followed by an "I."
- The letter "G" is often pronounced as "y" when it is followed by an "I."
Common phrases:
- Hello - Dia duit
- Goodbye - Slàn leat
- How are you? - Ciamar a tha thu?
- I am fine, thank you - Tha mi gu math, tapadh leat
- Yes - Tha
- No - Chan eil
- Please - Gu maith agad
- Thank you - Tapadh leat
- You're welcome - Còir an-aisg
- Excuse me - Le do thoil