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Nganggərrel
Black Billed Spoonbill
Part of speech:
(N)
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(image Royal Spoonbills - Paul Balfe - flickr CC with thanks - https://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_e_balfe/)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngahng-gərr-erl
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, 'ə' as in ‘the’. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration. - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
(Note: no gaps and fast is normal. The 'ə' is short and unemphasised. Almost lost in the 'rr'.)
Categories:
Birds, Animals, waterbird

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