Shi language
Congolese language
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Shi, or Mashi, is a Bantu language of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3][4][5]
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NativetoDemocratic Republic of Congo
RegionSud-Kivu Province, North Kivu, Nkombo Island
EthnicityBashi
Native speakers
[1]| Shi | |
|---|---|
| Kishi/Mashi/Amashi | |
| Native to | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Region | Sud-Kivu Province, North Kivu, Nkombo Island |
| Ethnicity | Bashi |
Native speakers | [1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | shr |
| Glottolog | shii1238 |
JD.53[2] | |
Phonology
Consonants
- Sounds /t, d, n/ are commonly heard as dental [t̪, d̪, n̪].
- /d͡ʒ/ may also be heard as a fricative [ʒ].[6]
Vowels
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