Irántxe
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A language of Brazil
Alternate Names
Iranche, Iranshe, Iranxe, Manoki, Münkü
User Population
90 (Crevels 2012). 10 Irántxe and 80 Münkü (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 360 (2006 ISA). 280 Irántxe and 80 Münkü (Crevels 2012).
Location
Mato Grosso state: Rio Cravari headwaters, Rio Sangue tributary, a tributary of Rio Juruena.
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Language Status
8a (Moribund).
Dialects
Münkü (Kenkü, Menku, Menky, Myky, Mynky, Myy), Irántxe.
Typology
17 consonants and 21 vowels, contrasting in length and nasality.
Language Use
Weak use. Munku group intermarries with other groups. Shifted to Portuguese [por].
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.