Language

Munka language

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Bamunka, or Ngiemekohke (Ŋgieməkɔʼkə Bamunka pronunciation: [ˈŋgiěꜜmə́ˌkɔ̀ʔkə̌]) is a Grassfields Bantu language of Cameroon.

Phonology

Consonants

/b/ and /m/ are bilabial, whereas /f/ and /v/ are labiodental.

/ɲ/ and /j/ are palatal, whereas /t͡ʃ/, /d͡ʒ/, /ʃ/, and /ʒ/ are post-alveolar.

Tones

In addition, Munka has five phonemic tones: three level tones (high, mid, and low) and two contour tones (rising, and falling).

Orthography

Ngeloh Takwe proposed this orthography in her post-graduate diploma dissertation in 2002.

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Sources

  1. 1.
    Munka
    WikidataLast verified: 22 October 2026
  2. 2.
    Munka language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 1 June 2026Last verified: 22 October 2026
  3. 3.
    Bamunka (langue)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 24 December 2022Last verified: 22 October 2026

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