Language key: Ögwa:wëh [it belongs to us], Nonöëhjoʹdëʹ (no-noh-enh-joh!-denh!); [Nation; Lit. Their territory], Nögeʹseoʹdëʹ (nonh-gayh!-say-oh!-denh!); [Clan (my)]

Pronunciation guide: a as in ah; e as in they; i as in ski; o as in go; u as in cue; ä as in at; ë as in end; ö as in o (Bardeau, 2011).

Learning resources:

Definitive Seneca : It’s in the Word by Phyllis E. Wms. Bardeau. (Dictionary)
Speak Seneca App
Seneca Dictionary App

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