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Lesson 4

Consonants k, p, sh, ss / Differences in pronunciation across dialects for the vowels a, e, i (cont'd)

Study these words, paying attention to the following letters

k p sh ss

akup ni

dress, skirt; coat, jacket

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ishkueukup ni

dress, skirt

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epishiminishkueu na

month of February

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emikuaniss na/ni

small spoon, teaspoon

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akunishkueun ni

hat, tuque

Also: cap, bonnet

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Also: cap, bonnet

ashtueikan ni

snuffer, extinguisher

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ashtueiaputshikan

snuffer, extinguisher

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