Yulparirra language facts for kids

Yulparirra, also known as Yulparija, is a special language from the Wati group of languages. This group is part of the much larger Pama–Nyungan family in Australia. Yulparirra is mainly spoken in Western Australia, especially around the Bidyadanga area and north of Jigalong.

Even though some people used to think of Yulparirra as a type of Western Desert Language, it is now seen as its own distinct language. Yulparirra is also one of the languages that make up Martu Wangka, which is a mix of languages spoken by the Martu people.

Sounds of Yulparirra

Every language has its own unique sounds, and Yulparirra is no different! The study of a language's sounds is called phonology. Yulparirra has a set of sounds that are common for languages spoken in the Kimberley area of Australia.

This language uses 17 different consonant sounds. These sounds are made by using your lips, tongue, and other parts of your mouth in different ways.

Yulparirra also has three main vowel sounds. For some of these vowels, the length of the sound can change the meaning of a word.