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132. As already explained the combination in such words, &c, is a simple consonantal sound, and should therefore be represented by a single character. In the following words, however, does not get its ordinary sound:— in Munster,  in Connaught);  (M. =, C.=); (M.=, C.= );  (M.=) C.=);  (Des.= or );  (=);  (=);  (Des.=);  (=);  (Des.=).

133. In Ulster when a word ends in and the following word begins with, the  is pronounced.

134., and are always voiced (i.e., are pronounced ) after , except when they are final. The student may convince himself of this by placing the forefinger on the pharynx while pronouncing such words as:—, &c, or the words school, speak , &c. The vocal chords will be felt to vibrate for the consonant after.

As, however, is the usual spelling, as no