Noongar pronunciation guide: Walken (Rainbow)

Noongar pronunciation guide

Aug 16 2022 | 00:01:22

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Show Notes

In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Walken — the colours of the rainbow, including blue, orange and pink.

Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:

Purple
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Pink

Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

Episode Transcript

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