Nüpode Huitoto language

Witotoan language of Peru and Colombia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nüpode Huitoto or Nɨpode is an indigenous American language spoken in western South America. It has occasionally been referred to as Muinane Witoto, not to be confused with the Muinane language.

NativetoPeru, Colombia
EthnicityWitoto people
Native speakers
250 (2017)[1]
Witotoan
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Nüpode Huitoto
Nɨpóde
Native toPeru, Colombia
EthnicityWitoto people
Native speakers
250 (2017)[1]
Witotoan
Latin
Language codes
ISO 639-3hux
Glottolognupo1240
ELPNipode
Nüpode Huitoto
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Classification

Nüpode Huitoto belongs to the Witotoan language family. Along with Mɨnɨca and Murai, it is one of the three Witoto Proper languages.

Geographic distribution

Nüpode Huitito is spoken by just 100 people in Peru's northeastern Loreto province, where it has official standing. Speakers also use the other two Huitoto languages (Murui and Minica). It is written using the Roman alphabet and has had some Bible portions translated into it. In addition, a dictionary and grammar have been written.

Phonology

Consonants

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  Bilabial Alveolar Postalveolar/
Palatal		 Velar Glottal
Nasal m n ɲ ŋ
Plosive p b t d tʃ dʒ k ɡ ʔ
Implosive ɓ ɗ
Fricative β h
Flap r
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Vowels

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Muinane vowel phonemes
  Front Central Back
High i ɨ u
Low e a o
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References

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