The phonetics used on The Ojibway Language Sub-Site are derived from the English syllabication and broken into syllables with a hyphen to assist with the Ojibway pronunciations. When visiting or using examples from this web page, refer to the English language pronunciations, it may provide you, the reader, with a reasonable basis for your pronunciations. This method used is not intended to offend or discourage the efforts of various language groups, consultants, or educators in their quest to preserve the Ojibway Language and its affiliated dialects, the Odawa and Pottawatomi. It is for your general use and interest of the language.