Miji languages

There are two divergent varieties of Miji: • Eastern Miji: spoken in Lada Circle, East Kameng District. Eastern Miji speakers refer to themselves as the Nəmrai (nəmrai) (Bodt & Lieberherr 2015:70). Bangru (treated in a separate article), sometimes called "Northern Miji", is more divergent. ==Distribution==

According to Ethnologue, Miji is spoken in the following areas of Arunachal Pradesh. • West Kameng District, Nafra circle, Bichom and Pakesa river valley – 25 villages including Debbing, Ditchik, Rurang, Nachinghom, Upper Dzang, Naku, Khellong, Dibrick, Nizong, Najang, Zangnaching, Chalang, Nafra, and Lower Dzang • East Kameng District: Bameng and Lada circles – Wakke, Nabolong, Kojo, Rojo, Sekong, Panker, Zarkam, Drackchi, Besai, Naschgzang, Sachung, Gerangzing, Kampaa, Salang, Pego, and Dongko villages I.M. Simon (1979:iii) lists the following Miji villages from the Census of 1971. • 1. Chalang [Cinlang] • 2. Díbín [Díbín] • 3. Ditchik [Dícik] • 4. Dzang [Dzang] • 5. Jangnachin [Zanachin] • 6. Khazolang • 7. Khelong • 8. Laphozu • 9. Mathow • 10. Nakhu • 11. Nachibun • 12. Nizung • 13. Rurang Smaller hamlets include Dishin [Dícin], Devrik [Dívih], Diyung [Diyong], Nazang [Natsang], Nanthalang, and Otung [Uthung]. Some Mijis have also live in Aka villages such as Dijungania, Buragaon, Tulu, Sarkingonia, and Yayung. ==Phonology==

Consonants In all Miji varieties the "p" "t" and "k" sounds are always aspirated. Vowels Tones The Miji languages have a relatively simple tonal system with only two tones: high and low. There is a third rising tone but it is so scarcely used that in some of the languages it is disregarded completely. ==References==