Klallam Grammar

t, t̓, n, n̓

t, t̓, n, n̓        These four sounds are produced with the tip of the tongue against the area above the gums behind the upper teeth.
is the same as the sound at the beginning and end of English ‘tot.’
t̓  is ejective. It is like t but ‘ejected’ out of the mouth with a strong pop.
is the same as the sound at the beginning and end of English ‘none.’
n̓  is like n but is made with a creaky sound caused by a tightness in the throat.

 
ttáŋənevening
 stáŋwhat?
 ʔíttsleep
 
t̓úk̓ʷgo home
 st̓áčəŋtide
 t̓x̣ə́ŋsix
 
nnə́c̓uʔone
 snə́xʷɬcanoe
 tánmother
 
ŋə́n̓much
 x̣ə́n̓əall
 ʔən̓tányour mother

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