Mumuye language
| Mumuye | |
|---|---|
| Yoro | |
| Region | northeastern Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Mumuye people |
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Native speakers
|
400,000 (1993) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | |
| Glottolog | nucl1240 |
Mumuye is by far the most populous of the Adamawa languages. It is spoken in northeastern Nigeria. It is classified in the Leko–Nimbari branch of Savanna languages, as Adamawa is no longer considered a valid family. According to Ethnologue, there are multiple dialects: Zinna, Dong, Yoro, Lankaviri, Gola (Bajama), Gongla, Kasaa, Saawa, Jalingo, Nyaaja, Jeng, Gnoore, Yaa, Sagbee, Shaari, Kugong, Mang, Kwaji, Meeka, Yakoko.
The Mumuye dialect of the town of Zing has the following inventory:
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