Also Known As:
Pirahán, Piraha, Múra-Pirahã, Mura-Piraha, Pirahá
Dialects & Varieties
Language endangerment in South America: The clock is ticking
Crevels, Mily. 2012. "Language Endangerment in South America: The Clock Is Ticking." In The Indigenous Languages of South America: A Comprehensive Guide, edited by Hans Henrich Hock et al.. 167-234. Mouton de Gruyter.
Vulnerable
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
389
Native Speakers Worldwide
Transmission
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All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
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Speakers
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
389
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Location and Context
Countries
Brazil
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Other Languages Used By The Community
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Writing Systems
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Recent Resources
This speech, slightly modified for this publication, was delivered by Daniel Everett at the 32nd ann
Review of Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle, the 2008 book by
Review of Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle, the 2008 book by