Klallam Grammar

ƛ̓, ɬ, l

ƛ̓, ɬ, l  These three sounds are all produced with the tip of the tongue positioned as for t but with the air flowing around the side of the tongue.
ƛ̓  is ejective. It is like a combination produced with a strong pop. This is one sound that usually requires some practice. Have someone produce it for you and try to imitate it.
ɬ  is a ‘juicy’ sound. Hold your tongue in the position for t and blow. It’s easier to demonstrate than describe.
is just like the sound at the beginning of English ‘loop.’ It is very rare in Klallam.
ƛ̓ƛ̓áqtlong
 sƛ̓éʔlike
 ƛ̓úƛ̓aʔsmall
 
ɬɬíxʷthree
 súɬroad, door
 ʔíɬəneat
 
lləmətúsheep
 saplínbread
 sləhálbone game

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