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THE SOUNDS OF ROTUMAN

F. Listen to the difference between ä and e.

‘thousand; liver’

‘coconut pulp’

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‘to protect repeatedly’

‘to stroll’

G. Listen to the difference between ȧ and ä. This difference occurs in the short forms only.

‘to thrive’

‘thousand; liver’

‘to protect’

‘to lead on’

‘to cut top off’

H. Listen to the difference between äe and ei. Notice also, that although the long and short forms look the same, the long form is two syllables, while the short form is just one.

‘to open; to sweep’

‘there; to touch’

‘whale’s tooth’

I. Listen to the difference between o and ö. This difference only shows up in the short forms.

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‘to announce the approach of (someone)’

‘to be finished’

‘to jump, go out’

‘to embark’

‘to swallow’

‘to remain’

‘to carry on the shoulder’

J. Listen to the difference between u and ü. This difference only shows up in the short forms.

‘to kindle’

‘nap, pile’