Bargam language
Papuan language of Papua New Guinea
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Bargam, or Mugil, is a Papuan language of Sumgilbar Rural LLG, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, spoken mainly by adults.[2] It is divergent within the Madang language family.
| Bargam | |
|---|---|
| Mugil | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Madang Province |
Native speakers | 4,000 (2006)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mlp |
| Glottolog | barg1252 |
The alphabet includes the letter Q with hook tail, Ɋ ɋ.[3]
Phonology
Stress is usually found on the last syllable if it is closed, and on the penultimate syllable if the last syllable is open.[4]
