Nganyityuk
Husband, Lover (Her)
Part of speech:
(Npos)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngahny-ity-uuk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘hill’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration,
- 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard 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:
Family, male, Human

Example Phrases

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Associated Audio

Description:
nganyityuk_husband,lover
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre