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Keng-Wil
Dog, Useless Cur
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
literally - 'rushes-having', i.e. a wild dog that walks around the reedbeds (photo stray dog - Adam Cohn - flickr CC with thanks - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcohn/)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
keh
ng
-wil
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Variation
- 'e' is long and slightly nasalised, 'i' is standard WW 'i' as in 'hill'
Consonant
combination - '
ng
' (velar nasal) with top of tongue touching top of the back of the mouth, combine 'n' and 'g' plus some nasal vibration.
Categories:
Mammals, Animals
Example Phrases
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Associated Audio
Description:
keng-wil_dog, useless cur
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre