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Nyirring-Wil
Bank Of A River; 'Steep Slope Having'
Part of speech:
(N)
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Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyirr-ing-wil
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'wing'.
Consonant - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many') - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Country, Waterway, Describing, Land, Water

Example Phrases

English:
A pair of birds standing together on the river bank
Language:
Tyerrikang withən-wil yawir kaləpul nyirring-wil-kal.

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