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A Na-Dené language of the Tlingit people of south-eastern Alaska and adjacent British Columbia and Yukon. Famous for its complex consonant system, including ejective fricatives.
Eyak
The sole non-Athabaskan member of the Athabaskan-Eyak branch of Na-Dené, spoken around the Copper River delta near Cordova, Alaska. Died with Marie Smith Jones in 2008; thoroughly documented by Michael Krauss, whose materials now support a second-language revival.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Eyak?
Eyak is a dialect of the Eyak language.
Where is Eyak spoken?
Eyak is primarily spoken in United States.
Which region is Eyak associated with?
Eyak is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Eyak endangered?
Eyak is no longer spoken as a community language and is documented here for historical and linguistic reference.
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