Swo language
Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
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Swo is a Bantu language of the Akonolinga area,[3] Cameroon. Spellings of the name are quite variable, including So, Sso, Shwo, and Fo. One dialect has been influenced by Beti.
NativetoCameroon
Native speakers
(9,000 cited 1992)[1]Niger–Congo?
-
Atlantic–Congo
- Benue–Congo
- Bantu (Zone A)
- Makaa–Njem + Kako (A.80–90)
- Ndzem–Bomwali
- Makaa
- Swo
- Makaa
- Ndzem–Bomwali
- Makaa–Njem + Kako (A.80–90)
- Bantu (Zone A)
- Benue–Congo
| Swo | |
|---|---|
| So | |
| Native to | Cameroon |
Native speakers | (9,000 cited 1992)[1] |
Niger–Congo?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | sox |
| Glottolog | soca1235 |
A.82[2] | |
Demographics
Swo or Só is spoken east of Akonolinga town in the entire eastern part of Akonolinga commune (in Melan-et-Emvane canton, Nyong-et-Mfoumou department, Central Region). There are also some speakers in Messamena commune. Swo speakers are surrounded by the Beti-Fang (Mvele, Omvang, Ewondo). Swo is transitional between Beti-Fang and Meka. There were 9,000 speakers in 1992 (SIL 1992).[4]
