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Mityuk
Bark Of A Tree
Part of speech:
(Npos)
Sources:
Notes:
- also his skin
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say:
mii
ty
-yuuk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
i
' as in 'sit', '
u
' as in 'put'.
Consonant
- '
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'.)
Categories:
Objects, Art and Objects
Example Phrases
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Associated Audio
Description:
mityuk
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Laura Ross
Licensing:
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