Prince Ray — Author
Our Lost Language
The Complete Guide to Tut (Tutnese)
Discover the hidden coded language of Tut, also known as Tutnese. This beginner-friendly guide teaches the alphabet, sounds, words, phrases, conversations, history, and cultural meaning behind one of America's most fascinating oral traditions.
What's Included
Inside the Book
What if a language could preserve freedom, literacy, and identity through spoken code?
Pronunciation Rule
The "Square" Rule
When a word contains two of the same letter in a row — a double consonant (LL, SS, PP) or a double vowel (OO, EE) — do not repeat the Tut syllable twice. Instead, say "square" + the syllable once. This keeps Tut smooth, rhythmic, and natural when spoken aloud.
"square" is spoken aloud as a word — it signals to the listener that the letter appears twice in the original English word. This applies equally to double consonants and double vowels.
The Mission
Learn It. Speak It. Preserve It.
Our Lost Language was created to help readers learn Tut step by step, speak it with rhythm and confidence, and preserve the history behind the language for future generations.
Learn It
Master the alphabet, sounds, common words, and sentence patterns. Build a solid foundation from the ground up.
Speak It
Practice pronunciation, rhythm, real-life phrases, and conversations. Bring the language to life through your voice.
Preserve It
Honor the cultural history, oral tradition, and legacy of Tut. Carry forward what was passed down through generations.
Readers
Who This Book Is For
Sample — "Our Lost Language" in Tut
Spoken as
"o-u-rut / lul-o-sus-tut / lul-ay-nun-gug-u-ay-gug-e"
About the Book
Book Description
What if a language could preserve freedom, literacy, and identity through spoken code?
Our Lost Language: The Complete Guide to Tut (Tutnese) is a beginner-to-advanced guide to one of America's most fascinating hidden oral traditions. Created by enslaved African Americans approximately 250 years ago, Tut transformed English into a spoken cipher used for secret communication, literacy training, cultural preservation, and survival.
This book teaches Tut step by step in a simple, practical format designed for complete beginners while also exploring the language's historical and cultural roots. Whether you are discovering Tut for the first time or deepening a lifelong connection to the language, Our Lost Language is your essential companion.
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