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Tyipən
Fresh, In A Happy Frame Of Mind, Uplifted
Part of speech:
(Past P)
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Notes:
Editor: (Note 'tyipən' is the past participle, for example, 'was fresh', 'was happy'. Present participle 'is happy' would be 'tyipang')
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: tyip-ən
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’.
Consonant combination  - '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:
Feelings Human, Feelings

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Associated Audio

Description:
tyipen_fresh
Author:
Laura Ross
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