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