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Or, for those who are versed in IPA: /pɔ̃.tʂki/.

* There is no individually-pronounced "n" sound; it is built entirely into the nasalized vowel.

* The /ʂ/ sound is actually a laminal retroflex. This is best described as making a "sh" sound, but with the blade of the tongue.






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