Datapoint Krio/Position of interrogative phrases in content questions

Like in English, a sentence-final interrogative is usually pronounced with a rising intonation.

Values

Interrogative phrase initial Frequency: 90.0%

Example 15-16:
usai yu kɔmɔt?
usai
where
yu
2sg
kɔmɔt?
come.from
Where have you come from? OR: Where do you come from / originate?

Source: Jones 1971: 81

Confidence:
Very certain

Interrogative phrase not initial Frequency: 10.0%

Example 15-17:
yu kɔmɔt usai?
yu
2sg
kɔmɔt
come.from
usai?
where
You came from / originated where?
Confidence:
Very certain