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This word may be connected with English 'pull (into court)' cf puləma.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: maht-ehm-bola
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, 'o' as in ‘poll’. Variation - 'e' followed by ‘m’, ‘n’, ‘ng’, ‘ny’ in the same syllable and not followed immediately followed by a vowel is long and slightly nasalised.