p, p̓, m, m̓
p is the same as the sound at the beginning and end of English ‘pop.’
p̓ is ejective. It is like p, but the sound is ‘ejected’ out of the mouth with a strong pop.
m is the same as the sound at the beginning and end of English ‘mom.’
m̓ is like m but is made with a creaky sound caused by a tightness in the throat.
| p | pə́q̓ | white | p̓ | p̓ə́wiʔ | flounder | |
| šúpt | whistle | p̕ap̕áʔt | trying it | |||
| x̣páy̓ | cedar wood | ɬíp̓ct | flip | |||
| m | músmus | cow | m̓ | siʔám̓ | important person | |
| xʷáʔəm | hungry | m̓ | yes | |||
| ʔə́mət | sit down | ʔiyə́m̓ | strong |