Sümi language
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Geographical distribution
Sümi is spoken in central and southern Nagaland, mainly in Zünheboto District. There are also good number of speakers in parts of Niuland, Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Kiphire District(s), as well as in 7 villages of Tinsukia District, Assam (Ethnologue).
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Dialects
Ethnologue lists the following dialects of Sümi.
- Dayang (Western Sümi)
- Lazami
- Jimomi
- Zumomi
Phonology
The transcriptions in this section use the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Vowels
The vowels of Sümi are as follows:
Notes:
- The close front and the close central vowels have been variously described as near-close and close . The close back vowel has only been described as close .
- In the word-medial position, can be realized as mid .
- The mid vowels can be realized as either close-mid or open-mid .
- Teo (2012) describes the close-mid allophone of as slightly advanced .
- has been variously described as near-open and open .
- After uvular stops, can be realized as open back unrounded .
Consonants
The consonants of Sümi are as follows:
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