Avikam language
Today, Avikam language is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. With its impact on society, economy and culture, Avikam language is a phenomenon that deserves to be analyzed and understood in depth. Throughout history, Avikam language has played a crucial role in the evolution of humanity, influencing decision-making, the way we relate to each other, and the way we see the world around us. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Avikam language, from its origin to its influence in the present, including its future potential. Through this analysis, we hope to shed light on a topic that continues to have a significant impact on our lives.
| Avikam | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Ivory Coast |
| Region | Grand Lahou |
Native speakers | (21,000 cited 1993) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | avi |
| Glottolog | avik1243 |
Avikam is one of the Lagoon languages of Ivory Coast, spoken in Grand Lahou Département, Avikam Canton, South Department. It is a Kwa language, closely related to Alladian, but other than that its position is unclear.
Phonology
Above is the consonant chart and below is the vowel chart.
| Labial | Alveolar | Palatal | Velar | labiovelars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal | |||||
| Plosive | p b | t d | C ɟ | k ɡ | kp gb |
| Sonorants | ɓ | l | J | Y | w |
| Fricative | f v | s z |
| +ATR | -ATR | +ATR | -ATR | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oral | nas. | oral | nas. | oral | nas. | oral | nas. | oral | nas | |
| High | i | ĩ | ɪ | u | ũ | ʊ | ||||
| Mid | e | ɛ | ɛ̃ | o | ɔ | ɔ̃ | ||||
| Low | a | ã | ||||||||
References
- ^ Avikam at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
Sources
- Ahoua, F. (2009-01-01). "The Phonology-Syntax Interface in Avikam". Legon Journal of the Humanities. 20: 123–149. ISSN 2458-746X.
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