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Pathang
Large Black Ant
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
(Image - Pathang - large black ant by Thomas Shahan - flickr CC image with thanks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/ )
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
par
th
-ar
ng
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
a
' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant
combination: '
th
' (dental plosive) combine 't' and 'h' with tongue right against the teeth
(like 'd' in 'dad').
- '
ng
' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Ant, Insects, Animals
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