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p, p̓, m, m̓

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p, p̓, m, m̓   These four sounds are produced with the lips together. 
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 p̓ə́wiʔflounder
 šúptwhistle  p̕ap̕áʔt trying it
 x̣páy̓ cedar wood   ɬíp̓ct flip
       
mmúsmuscow  m̓ siʔám̓  important person
 xʷáʔəmhungry  m̓ yes
 ʔə́mət sit down   ʔiyə́m̓ strong

 

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