t, t̓, n, n̓
t 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.
n 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.
t | táŋən | evening |
stáŋ | what? | |
ʔítt | sleep | |
t̓ | t̓úk̓ʷ | go home |
st̓áčəŋ | tide | |
t̓x̣ə́ŋ | six | |
n | nə́c̓uʔ | one |
snə́xʷɬ | canoe | |
tán | mother | |
n̓ | ŋə́n̓ | much |
x̣ə́n̓ə | all | |
ʔən̓tán | your mother |