Nganuty-Nganuty
Bat
Part of speech:
(N)
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Notes:
Regarded as the men's 'bird' and sacred to the men, this was the theme of a Wembawemba song and is also discussed by Howitt 1904:144-5 . (image - Grey Headed Flying Fox - by Duncan PJ - Flickr CC - with thanks)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngarn-uty-ngarn-uty
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - '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:
Mammals, Animals

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