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What is one characteristic of the Y dialect of Cree?
What is one characteristic of the Y dialect of Cree?
- It is primarily spoken in northeastern Canada.
- It includes a long vowel sound that extends all the way to the end of the word.
- It is referred to as nēhiyawēwin. (correct)
- It is commonly known as Woodland Cree.
Which dialect of Cree is known for the pronunciation of 'r' with a slight roll of the tongue?
Which dialect of Cree is known for the pronunciation of 'r' with a slight roll of the tongue?
- N dialect
- L dialect
- Th dialect
- R dialect (correct)
How many major Indigenous linguistic groups are there in Canada?
How many major Indigenous linguistic groups are there in Canada?
- 12 (correct)
- 14
- 9
- 5
In which provinces are the three main dialects of Cree located?
In which provinces are the three main dialects of Cree located?
Which dialect of Cree does the 'iy' phonetic sound change to an 'ee' sound?
Which dialect of Cree does the 'iy' phonetic sound change to an 'ee' sound?
What is another name for the N dialect of Cree?
What is another name for the N dialect of Cree?
Which dialect is classified under the 'non-palatalized' group spoken in central Canada?
Which dialect is classified under the 'non-palatalized' group spoken in central Canada?
What does the term 'Cree' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'Cree' primarily refer to?
What dialect of Cree is indicated by 'nīla' for the term 'I/Me'?
What dialect of Cree is indicated by 'nīla' for the term 'I/Me'?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Cree speaking communities?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Cree speaking communities?
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Study Notes
Cree Language Overview
- Cree is part of the Algonkian/Algonquian language family, which includes 14 different languages across 12 major Indigenous linguistic groups in Canada.
- It is recognized as a dominant Indigenous language in the country.
Dialects of Cree
- The Cree language has 9 different dialects spoken in Canada, classified primarily into five main 'non-palatalized' dialects found in western and central regions.
- The three main dialects in the prairie provinces, all present in Saskatchewan:
- Y dialect (southern and northern versions), known as Plains Cree.
- Th dialect, referred to as Woods/Woodland Cree.
- N dialect, known as Swampy Cree.
- Other dialects include:
- L dialect, referred to as Moose Cree.
- R dialect, known as Atikamēk Cree, characterized by a rolled ‘r’ pronunciation similar to French.
Examples of Pronouns
- Y dialect: "niya" (I/Me); 'iy' automatically takes an 'ee' sound.
- Th dialect: "nītha" (I/Me); the 'i' is pronounced as a long vowel.
- N dialect: "nīna" (I/Me).
- L dialect: "nīla" (I/Me).
- R dialect: "nīra" (I/Me); incorporates a rolled 'r' sound.
Geographic Distribution
- Cree-speaking communities are located across Canada and extend into Montana, USA.
- General maps depict the distribution of Cree dialects, though accuracy may vary.
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