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ƛ̓, ɬ, l

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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 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.
ƛ̓ƛ̓áqtlong
 sƛ̓éʔlike
 ƛ̓úƛ̓aʔsmall
 
ɬɬíxʷthree
 súɬroad, door
 ʔíɬəneat
 
lləmətúsheep
 saplínbread
 sləhálbone game

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