Kiong language
In today's world, Kiong language has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide variety of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in the professional field or its role in history, Kiong language has captured the attention of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. As time progresses, the importance of understanding and deeply analyzing everything related to Kiong language becomes evident, since its influence transcends borders and encompasses multiple aspects of daily life. In this article, we will dive into the world of Kiong language to explore its various facets and discover its true impact on the world today.
| Kiong | |
|---|---|
| Kayon | |
| Akoiyang | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Cross River State |
| Ethnicity | 570 Akayon (no date)[1] |
Native speakers | 8 (2010)[1] |
Niger–Congo?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kkm |
| Glottolog | kion1242 |
| ELP | Kiong |
Kiong, or Kayon, is a nearly extinct Upper Cross River language of Nigeria. Okoyong speakers of the Kiong language are geographically located in the Odukpani, Akamkpa and Biase local government areas of Cross River State. This language was documented in 1990s, and it have 25 speakers counted in 1998. But in 2010, only 8 elders were able to speak Kiong (all in the 70s), leaving the language critically endangered/nearly extinct.
Phonology
| Labial | Alveolar | Palatal | Velar | Labiovelar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plosive | b | t d | k | kp | |
| Fricative | f | s | x | ||
| Nasal | m | n | ɲ | ŋ | |
| Approximant | w | r | j |
- /b/ is unvoiced word-finally.
- /x/ can be heard as .
- /ŋ/ is labialized syllable-initially.
| Front | Central | Back | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | i iː | u uː | |
| Mid-high | e eː | o oː | |
| Mid-low | ɔ ɔː | ||
| Low | a aː |
Kiong also has four tones;[2] high, low, rising, and falling.
References
External links
- ELAR archive of Documenting libation rituals in Kiong