Akoye language
In the modern world, Akoye language has become a topic of great interest and debate. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Akoye language has been the subject of study and analysis by experts in various fields. Its relevance transcends borders and cultures, since its influence is felt in all areas of daily life. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Akoye language, from its origins to its evolution today. Through a rigorous and detailed analysis, we will seek to better understand the importance of Akoye language in today's society and its projection in the future.
| Akoye | |
|---|---|
| Lohiki | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Morobe Province |
Native speakers | 600 (2001)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | miw |
| Glottolog | akoy1238 |
| ELP | Akoye |
Akoye, also known as Lohiki or Maihiri (Mai-Hea-Ri), is an Angan language of Papua New Guinea.
Phonology
Akoye has a small phonemic inventory, which is not well described.[2]
Consonants are /p t k, f s, m n, w/ and maybe /j/.[3] The first four are usually voiced to after a monophthongal vowel, though sometimes the voicing is blocked for unknown reasons.
| Labial | Alveolar | Velar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal | m | n | |
| Plosive | p | t | k |
| Fricative | f | s | |
| Approximant | w |
Vowels are /i e ə ɑ o u/. Diphthongs (/ɑi, əi, oi, ɑu/) are said to be rare, though vowel sequences are common, so these are perhaps not equivalent.[4]
| Front | Central | Back | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close | i | u | |
| Mid | e | ə | o |
| Open | ɑ |
The most complex syllable is CCVV: /mtəəpə/ 'hair', /əəkwɑi/ 'eye'.
Tone plays a role: /ə̀ɡənə/ 'sky', /əɡə́nə/ 'lid'; /pɑɑ́/ (sp. bird), /pɑ̀ɑ/ 'body'.
References
- ^ Akoye at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022)
- ^ a b "Organised Phonology Data" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ^ /j/ is not given in the invertory, but is illustrated in the examples.
- ^ Perhaps /aj/ vs. /ai/?
Further reading
- Whitney, Henry; Whitney, Virginia (2000). Akoye Phonology Essentials (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- Whitney, Henry (1999). Akoye Non-final Clauses (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- Whitney, Henry (1992). Organised Phonology Data (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-02-21.