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"a" is "ah" as
in father, but shorter. The correct pronunciation
of Nadi, is closer to "Nahn-di" than "Nan-di".
"b" is "mb" as
in bamboo. you'll hear "bula" or "hello" many times.
You may notice the slight humming "m", almost silent
at the beginning. When something precedes the "b",
then the "m" sound becomes more pronounced. The
formal "hello", Ni Sa Bula, is pronounced "ni sahm" boola".
"c" is "th" as
in "this". So "moce" meaning goodbye is pronounced "moe-they".
"d" is "nd" as
in candy.
"
g" is "ng" as in singer.
"
i" is"i" as in sit or "ee" as in routine.
"
o" is "ngg" as in finger.
The island of Beqa is pronounced "Mbeng-gah".
"
u" is"oo" as in bamboo or "u" as
in put.
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