Mohave Dictionary Consonants 2 Flashcards
1
Q
D like…
A
the th in this.
2
Q
Hw like…
A
The wh in where.
3
Q
Kw like…
A
The qu in queen.
4
Q
Ky like…
A
The cu in cute or the k y in thank you (if the words run together).
5
Q
Ly like…
A
The ll in William or million.
6
Q
Ny like…
A
The ny in canyon.
7
Q
Th like…
A
The th in thin or path.
8
Q
Q like…
A
Like Mohave k but further back in the mouth.
9
Q
Qw…
A
Like Mohave kw but further back in the mouth.
10
Q
R like…
A
Like Spanish r in rojo but usually not trilled so much.
11
Q
T usually like…
A
The t in hot when after a stressed vowel (at the end of a word).
The t in thin before a stressed vowel (at the beginning of a word).
12
Q
‘ (glottal stop) like…
A
The middle pause in the English expression uh-oh (uh’oh). It is a letter, not a punctuation mark. It signifies the closing of the vocal folds so no air is passing through.
