t. e. The clurichaun ( / ˈkluːrɪkɔːn /) or clúrachán (from Irish: clobhair-ceann [1]) is a mischievous fairy in Irish folklore known for his great love of drinking and a tendency to haunt breweries, pubs and wine cellars. [2] He is related to the leprechaun and has sometimes been conflated with him as a shoemaker and a guardian of hidden I don't have IPA characters, so I'll approximate (in my SE Irish accent): lep-reh-khawn The "ch" is a strongly aspirated "h" and the final vowel rhymes more or less with "yawn", the middle vowel is like the "e" in bed. Other accents make the second "e" a schwa and harden the "ch" to the sound of a Spanish "x" or even a "k" sound. The leprechaun is perhaps one of the best-known creatures in Irish folklore. Leprechauns are popularly depicted as little men with beards dressed in green coats and tall green hats. Other well-known beliefs about leprechauns include the pot of gold that they are said to keep at the end of the rainbow, and their mischievous nature. Whilst many are familiar with this general depiction of the LEPRECHAUN translations: duende del folclore irlandés. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Spanish Dictionary. This video shows you How to Pronounce Leprechaun (mythical creature, Irish, folklore, CORRECTLY), pronunciation guide. Learn how to say PROBLEMATIC WORDS better: • Dalgona Pronunciation | The leprechaun actually showed up pretty late in the game in Irish folklore. Like the shamrock, the leprechaun became a derogatory stereotype of the Irish for the 19th century British, who viewed themselves as far superior to the rest of the planet in general and the Irish in particular. Thus, the leprechaun’s fondness for practical jokes became a symbol of the Irish’s supposed guile and According to World Atlas, leprechauns are only associated with St. Patrick's Day due to their shared Irish origins. This is a more modern association, as are the parades that take place as part of St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Other aspects of modern St. Patrick's Day celebrations that do not relate back to the holiday's origins are drinking Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were back to bickering on today’s This Morning – this time over how to pronounce ‘leprechaun’. The married couple got into a debate over how to say the EMGX.