Tigon language

Jukunoid language of Cameroon and Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mbembe, or more specifically Tigon Mbembe, is a Jukunoid language[2] of Cameroon and Nigeria.

NativetoCameroon, Nigeria
RegionNorthwest Region in Cameroon, Taraba State in Nigeria
Native speakers
(60,000 cited 1987–2005)[1]
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Mbembe
Tigon
Native toCameroon, Nigeria
RegionNorthwest Region in Cameroon, Taraba State in Nigeria
Native speakers
(60,000 cited 1987–2005)[1]
Dialects
  • Ashuku (Kitsipki)
  • Nama (Dama, Namu)
  • Nzare (Izale)
  • Kporo
  • Eneeme
Language codes
ISO 639-3nza
Glottologtigo1236
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Writing system

The alphabet is based on the General Alphabet of Cameroon Languages (GACL):

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Upper case ABChD EƐFGGb HIJKKp LMNNyŊ OƆPRS ShTUVW ZZh
Lowercase aɑbchd eɛfggb hijkkp lmnnyŋ oɔprs shtuvw zzh
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Tones are indicated by vowels with acutes, graves, circumflexes and carons.

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