optegydd

Welsh

Etymology

opteg +‎ -ydd

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ɔpˈtɛɡɨ̞ð/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ɔpˈteːɡɪð/, /ɔpˈtɛɡɪð/
  • Rhymes: -ɛɡɨ̞ð

Noun

optegydd m (plural optegwyr)

  1. optician
    Synonym: optegwr

Usage notes

  • The term optegydd is more commonly used than synonymous optegwr.

Mutation

Mutated forms of optegydd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
optegydd unchanged unchanged hoptegydd

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “optegydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies