Value Simple tone system, for lexical and grammatical distinctions

Language:
Nigerian Pidgin
Parameter:
Tone
References
Faraclas 1996: 270-275

Examples

  1. sista vs. sìsta
    sista
    sister
    vs.
    vs.
    sìsta
    nurse
    sister vs. nurse

    See Faraclas 1996: 270-275

  2. de vs. dè
    de
    cop
    vs.
    vs.
    dè
    ncompl
    be vs. INCOMPLETIVE AUXILIARY

    See Faraclas 1996: 270-275