Elene/1.1

=Elene: Unit 1 Lesson 1=

Vocab 1.1
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Practice Sentences
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Pronunciation!
The Vowel A
 * A is pronounced in IPA as [a]. It is similar to the a in father and cat. Try to say:
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The Diphthongs AI and AU
 * style="text-align:center;"|assa
 * style="text-align:center;"|la
 * style="text-align:center;"|faltu
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 * AI is pronounced in IPA as [aj]. This is similar to the igh in high, but cut somewhat shorter.
 * AU is pronounced in IPA as [aːʊ̯]. This is similar to the ow in the English word how.
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The Consonants B and D
 * style="text-align:center;"|nalamâis
 * style="text-align:center;"|auarâus
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 * B is pronounced in IPA as [b], just like in English. Like b in boat.
 * D is pronounced in IPA as [d], exactly like English dog. But, if it is followed by and E, I, or J, it makes the IPA [d͡ʒ] sound. This is just like the j in jump.
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 * style="text-align:center;"|bomnatta
 * style="text-align:center;"|dordutja
 * style="text-align:center;"|dadja
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