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(a) In Ulster the group— is pronounced like —e.g.,.

(b) In Desmond is pronounced ; so also all parts of this verb—e.g.,, &c.; but the phrase (give me) is pronounced like thrum.

(c) The “ou diphthong” is heard in and ; but there is no diphthong in, &c.

61. It is only when the or  occurs in the accented syllable that the diphthong is produced; hence there is no diphthong in

62. It is only in the first syllable that '''can produce a diphthong. If they occur in any other syllable they produce a long sound, even though that syllable may get a tonic accent.'''