Lesson 9
Differences in pronunciation across dialects for the vowels a and e (cont'd)
Study these words, paying attention to the following letters
anakapeshakan na
pants
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kassipishun na
pants
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atusseussina
work boots (plural)
Singular form: atusseussin
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mishtikussin ni
wooden shoe, clog
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auass-meish ni
mustard
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esh na
shell, mollusc with a shell
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eshu vai
it (anim) has a hard shell, a carapace; it (anim) is enamelled
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emikuan na/ni
spoon
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