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Kanintya
To Steal
(Vtr)
WWDict.; Hercus
Say: kahn-iin-tyah
Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit'
Consonant - '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'.)
Consonant - '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'.)
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Example Phrases
- English:
- Language:
Look everyone! the crow is stealing an egg from the willie-wagtail's nest
Nyakiladiyaty! kanintyang waku mirkuk tyirri-tyirrity-kity larnuk.
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kanintya
Jessica Mobourne
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