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Ngayi
Oh! Exclamation, Usually Translated By 'Crikey'
Part of speech:
emphatic participle
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Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngaiy-yii
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'pin'. Variation - 'a'  followed by 'y' and another vowel is pronounced 'ai' or 'i' as in 'nine'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Communication, Exclamation

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