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- I Call the Ocean Wardan Noongar Pronunciation GuideWelcome to the pronunciation guide for I Call the Ocean Wardan with Ebony Froome! This picture book was written by Ebony and illustrated by Dellas Bennell and Korrine Bennell-Yarran. Ebony reads I Call the Ocean Wardan and provides a pronunciation guide and a glossary of Noongar words. Recorded and produced by Aidan d’Ahhemar. This guide was produced in Walyalup in Whadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.7 min
- Noongar pronunciation guide for Smashing SerendipityThe memoir of Binjarib Nyoongar woman Louise K. Hansen, Smashing Serendipity: The Story of One Mooorditj Yorga was published by Fremantle Press in February 2023. Louise never got to see the publication of her book, passing away just after the final manuscript got sent to the printer, but her daughter, Alice Kearing, helped to make […]19 min
- Noongar Boodja Waangkan pronunciation guide introduction
Kaya! In this first episode, Jayden Boundry introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Tyrown Waigana: Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words
He introduces himself, his language and why it's important to share language on Country.
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
2 min - Noongar pronunciation guide: Moort (Family)
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Moort — the members of a family and the people around us, including mother, child, and friend.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Mother
- Father
- Sister
- Daughter
- Son
- Brother
- Grandfather
- Grandmother
- Cousin
- Aunty
- Uncle
- Baby
- Children
- Child
- Man
- Woman
- Friend
- Elder
- Girl
- Boy
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
4 min - Noongar pronunciation guide: Ngany (Body) and Moolymari (Face)
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngany and Moolymari — the parts of our body and face, including the head, cheeks, and teeth.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Hair
- Head
- Heart
- Arm
- Hand
- Stomach
- Bum
- Knee
- Leg
- Foot
- Eye
- Ear
- Cheeks
- Nose
- Teeth
- Mouth
- Tongue
- Neck
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
4 min - Noongar pronunciation guide: Boodja (Country)
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja — the country and landscape, including tree, moon and ocean.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Sky
- River
- Rock
- Earth
- Sun
- Moon
- Star
- Ocean
- Cloud
- Tree
- Wind
- Rain
- Hills
- Rainbow
- Waterhole
- Flower
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
3 min - Noongar pronunciation guide: Boorn wer djet (Trees and flowers)
In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boorn wer djet — the trees and flowers, including banksia, she-oak, and kangaroo paw.
Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:
- Karri
- Marri
- Jarrah
- Peppermint tree
- Grass tree
- Paperbark tree
- She-Oak
- Banksia
- Zamia palm
- Bull Rushes
- Kangaroo paw
- Christmas tree
- Wattle
- Jam tree
Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.
This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.
3 min - Noongar pronunciation guide: Boodja barna (Land animals)In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja barna — the animals that are on the land, including the kangaroo, bandicoot, and the echidna. Get your copy of Boodja Barna and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.3 min
- Noongar pronunciation guide: Kep barna (Water creatures)In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Kep barna — the water creatures, including the shark, dolphin, and the octopus. Get your copy of Kep Barna and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.3 min
- Noongar pronunciation guide: Worl barna (Sky creatures)In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Worl barna — the animals that are in the sky, including the wedge-tailed eagle, willy wagtail, and the kookaburra. Get your copy of Worl Barna and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson. This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.3 min
About Noongar pronunciation guide
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Kaya!
I’m Jayden Boundry and I’m a Wadjak Balardong Noongar and a Badimaya Yamatji. I’m a Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant, didgeridoo player, traditional dancer and storyteller with Ngalak Nidja. I’m also the author of Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words with Wardandi Noongar and Ait Koedhal multidisciplinary artist Tyrown Waigana.
Noongar is the language of the Aboriginal people of the south-west of Western Australia. Originally an oral language with regional dialects, its written form has been variable. The book Noongar Boodja Waangkan is based on the Marribank orthography.
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To hear how I pronounce each word, click on the chapter header below and press play while reading the relevant page from the book Noongar Boodja Waangkan.