Sounds of the Vowels. The following list gives the sounds of the diphthongs in Modern Irish. There are six triphthongs in Irish. The consonants are usually divided into two classes. The letter h is not given, for h is not usually recognized as an Irish letter.
Every Irish consonant has two natural sounds, according as it is broad or slender.
Combination of the Consonants. This generally occurs in the case of two liquids or a liquid and a mute. In some combinations, one of the consonants is silent. Words distinguished by their accent. These lessons are cobbled together using information and examples gleaned from a number of different Irish textbooks, so if you hear anything that sounds familiar that's why.