Lesson 4
Consonants k, p, sh, ss / Differences in pronunciation across dialects for the vowels a, e, i (cont'd)
Study these words, paying attention to the following letters
akup ni
dress, skirt; coat, jacket
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ishkueukup ni
dress, skirt
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epishiminishkueu na
month of February
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emikuaniss na/ni
small spoon, teaspoon
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akunishkueun ni
hat, tuque
Also: cap, bonnet
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ashtueikan ni
snuffer, extinguisher
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ashtueiaputshikan
snuffer, extinguisher
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