Kono language (Sierra Leone)
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The Kono language (Kɔnɔ) is a language spoken in Sierra Leone by the Kono people. The Kono District is situated in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone and contains 14 chiefdoms, each headed by a Paramount Chief. The language varies slightly between chiefdoms.
Kono distinguishes high tone and low tone on syllables:[1][2]
| tone | word | meaning |
|---|---|---|
| high | Script error: No such module "IPA". | 'to mature' |
| low | Script error: No such module "IPA". | 'rice' |
References
Sources
- Chiefdom Map of Sierra Leone: OCHA Humanitarian Information Centre and Sierra Leone Information Service, 2001. [1].
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