Taoiseach is the Irish word for “chieftain” or “leader”, and it is pronounced “TEE-shukh”. It is the title given to the head of government in Ireland, similar to the Prime Minister in other countries. The Taoiseach is responsible for leading the government and setting its policies.
The pronunciation of Taoiseach can be tricky for non-native speakers of Irish, as the “aoi” combination is not common in English. The “aoi” sound is similar to the “oy” sound in the English word “boy”, but it is pronounced with a more rounded mouth. The “sh” sound in Taoiseach is also pronounced differently than in English. In English, the “sh” sound is typically pronounced with the tongue against the roof of the mouth, but in Irish, it is pronounced with the tongue against the back of the teeth.
