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* Tyityert
Red Backed Parrot
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [geechurt]
Notes:
'tyityert' has been recorded from Werkaya speakers, but in the meaning of 'grass parrot' (Image - Red Rumped Parrot by Rainer Busacker - Flickr CC with thanks)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: tyity-ert
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'hit'. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern.
Consonant combination - 'ty' (dental stop) combine 't' and 'y' while tip of tongue touches teeth and stops the breath. (Avoid the English 'ty' as in 'city').
Categories:
Parrot, Birds, Animals

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