Krenak language


The Krenak language, or Botocudo, is the sole surviving language of a small family believed to be part of the Macro-Gê languages. It was once spoken by the Botocudo people in Minas Gerais, but is known primarily by older women today.

Phonology

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Closei ĩɨu ũ
Close-mido
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Open-midɛ ɛ̃ɔ ɔ̃
Opena ã