naniq

Questions

What does naniq mean?

A traditional soapstone oil lamp fuelled by blubber and seal fat, of Eastern Arctic peoples, such as the Inupiat, Yupik and Inuit.

Where does naniq come from?

From Inupiaq naniq.

How to pronounce naniq

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “naniq”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “naniq”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “naniq” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.