Waama, or Yoabu, is a Gur language of Benin.

Phonology

+ Waama consonants Bilabial Labiodental Alveolar Palatal Velar Labiovelar Plosive Nasal Fricative Approximant

+Waama vowels Front Back Close Close-mid Open-mid Open

Waama distinguishes between short and long versions of all vowels. /i/, /ɛ/, and /ɔ/ also distinguish nasality.

There are two tones: low and high.

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