- The letter 'a' is pronounced as a broad 'a', similar to the sound of 'a' in "father".
- The letter 'e' is pronounced as a thin 'e', similar to the sound of 'e' in "met".
- The letter 'i' is pronounced as a long 'ee', similar to the sound of 'ee' in "feet".
- The letter 'o' is pronounced as a broad 'o', similar to the sound of 'o' in "bone".
- The letter 'u' is pronounced as a short 'oo', similar to the sound of 'oo' in "book".
In addition to these basic pronunciation rules, there are also a number of other factors that can affect the pronunciation of Irish phrases, including the speaker's accent and the surrounding sounds in the phrase. As such, it is always best to listen to a native speaker of Irish pronounce a phrase before attempting to pronounce it yourself.