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Wutyup
Stomach, Belly
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
This word is also used adverbially 'on the inside of' followed by a noun in the locative wutyup kuntyikal' inside the house'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: wuuty-uup
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant  - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.)  (Avoid the English 'tee' as in 'city'.)
Categories:
Human, Body

Example Phrases

English:
i am sick in the stomach'
Language:
Tyilekanda wutyupek.

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