Nyamwezi language


Nyamwezi is a major Bantu language of central Tanzania. It forms a dialect continuum with Sukuma, but is more distinct from other neighboring languages.
Nyamwezi proper and Konongo are often considered distinct languages. Ruwila may be a third.

Phonology

Consonants

Tones

Tones present in Nyamwezi are high /v́/, low /v̀/, and rising /v̌/.