ƛ̓, ɬ, l
ƛ̓ is ejective. It is like a tɬ 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.
l is just like the sound at the beginning of English ‘loop.’ It is very rare in Klallam.
ƛ̓ | ƛ̓áqt | long |
sƛ̓éʔ | like | |
ƛ̓úƛ̓aʔ | small | |
ɬ | ɬíxʷ | three |
súɬ | road, door | |
ʔíɬən | eat | |
l | ləmətú | sheep |
saplín | bread | |
sləhál | bone game |