Also Known As:
Clallam, S'klallam, Na'klallam, Nəxʷsƛ'áy'əmucən, Klellam, nəxʷsƛʼáyʼəmʼucən
Dialects & Varieties
- Becher Bay
- Western
- Eastern
North America
Golla, Victor. 2007. "North America." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 1-96. London & New York: Routledge.
Critically Endangered
40 percent certain, based on the evidence available
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 5
Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.
5
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Location and Context
Countries
USA
Location Description
Washington
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Recent Resources
qaʔyáx̣ct či xʷanítəm. qáyəx̣. cút kʷə ʔáwə c qʷaʔnítəŋ ʔaʔ či sč̓áʔi.
This website has basic information on Klallam, including the Klallam alphabet, information on the pr
Introduction to the Klallam alphabet. Very useful. Also gives phonetic explanations.