Nēhiyawēwin · y-dialect Cree
The westernmost Cree variety, spoken across Saskatchewan and Alberta. The most populous Cree dialect and the basis of much published Cree literature.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 52.13°, -106.67°
Dialect comparison
Plains Cree vs Swampy Cree
Compare two dialects of Cree side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
n-dialect Cree · Maskēkowīhew
The Cree of the Hudson Bay lowlands across northern Manitoba and Ontario. Distinguished from Plains Cree by the use of /n/ where Plains Cree has /j/.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 55.74°, -97.86°
How to read this comparison
Which one to learn
Start with Plains Cree or Swampy Cree based on the community, country, or media you expect to use most.
Mutual understanding
Shared language labels do not guarantee identical speech. Compare country coverage, aliases, and audio where available.
Where to go next
Open each dialect page for sources, nearby varieties, atlas context, and app availability.
Keep exploring
Read the full picture of Cree and the dialects within it.
More comparisons
Continue exploring
DialectPlains CreeThe westernmost Cree variety, spoken across Saskatchewan and Alberta. The most populous Cree dialect and the basis of much published Cree literature.DialectSwampy CreeThe Cree of the Hudson Bay lowlands across northern Manitoba and Ontario. Distinguished from Plains Cree by the use of /n/ where Plains Cree has /j/.CompareEastern Cree vs Plains CreeAtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of Cree and the dialects within it.