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Manyə
Hand
Part of speech:
(N)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: marny-ə
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car',  'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many').
Categories:
Body, Human

Example Phrases

English:
We all clap hands together
Language:
Kathəlangurr manyə.
English:
Six
Language:
Kepin manye pa kepin.

Associated Audio

Description:
manye_hand
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre