Pu u Lamu
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| Pu u Lamu | |
|---|---|
| Pu u Lamu | |
| Pronunciation | [pu u lamu] |
| Ethnicity | North Tujuans |
| Native speakers | ~5 million (2016) |
| Language family | Saru-Asuran
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| Official status | |
| Official language in | Tuju |
| Recognised minority language in | Kawui |
| CWS code | UJU |
Pu u Lamu is a Saru-Asuran language of the Tujuan branch. It is an official language of Tuju alongside Uňe Lãa and is a recognised minority language in Kawui.
Background
Phonology
Consonants
| Bilabial | Alveolar | Palatal | Velar | Uvular | Glottal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal | m | n | ||||
| Plosive | p | t | t͡ɕ | k | ||
| Fricative | s | ɕ | χ | h | ||
| Approximant | l | j | w | |||
| Flap or tap | ɾ |
Vowels
| Front | Central | Back | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close | i y | u | |
| Mid | ə | ||
| Near-open | æ | ||
| Open | a |