Waama language
Gur language spoken in Benin
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Waama, or Yoabu, is a Gur language of Benin.
NativetoBenin
Native speakers
(50,000 cited 2000)[1]Recognised minority
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| Waama | |
|---|---|
| Yoabu | |
| Native to | Benin |
Native speakers | (50,000 cited 2000)[1] |
| Official status | |
Recognised minority language in | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | wwa |
| Glottolog | waam1244 |
Phonology
Waama distinguishes between short and long versions of all vowels. /i/, /ɛ/, and /ɔ/ also distinguish nasality.
There are two tones: low and high.[2]
