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Dictionary Gàidhlig

AO

Let's take a look at how to pronounce the vowels ao in Gaelic.

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Ao creates a very distinct Gaelic sound, and can be heard in aodann (a face), and aosta (old):

ao

aodann

a face

aodann aosta

an old face

The ao sound can also be heard in caora (a sheep):

caora

a sheep

caora chaol

a skinny sheep