Ff

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • (standard) IPA(key): /ɛf/
    • (informal) IPA(key): /f(ː)/

Letter

Ff (upper case, lower case ff)

  1. The ninth letter of the Welsh alphabet, called èff and written in the Latin script. It is preceded by F and followed by G.

Usage notes

Like the other Welsh digraphs, Ff is considered a distinct letter of the Welsh alphabet for all purposes, including collation. Thus, Ffrainc is alphabetically sorted after Fietnam.

Mutation

  • Ff cannot be mutated in Welsh.

See also

Further reading

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