Phrase Detail

Say: Wiirr-arng kart-ən

Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'a' as in ‘path’ or ‘car’, - 'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.

Example of use of the 'ang' (happening now or present participle) ending added to the verb 'wirra' (to flow). In English a listener can tell the 'present participle' because it is usually with the verb 'is' eg 'is flowing', 'is happening'. In Wamba Wamba the 'ang' ending replaces the 'a'. When a listener hears the sound of the 'ang' ending (sounds like 'ahng' or 'arng') he/she can think 'this action is happening now.'

Build - 'nyetenya' is 'to run around'. How would you say - 'The girls in running around?' How would you say 'the kangaroo is hopping'.