* Wityərrum
Waterlily, Large
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [weetchurrum]
Notes:
this probably refers to the Darling lily, Crinum flaccidum
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: wityrr-uum
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’,  'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant combination  - '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'.), - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Waterplant, Plants, Country

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Associated Audio

Description:
wityərrum
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
© Yarkuwa Indigeous Knowledge Centre