Uto-Aztecan

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Uto-Aztecan

Uto-Aztecan (pronounced: /ˌjuːtoʊ.æzˈtɛkən/) is a family of indigenous languages of the Americas, consisting of over 30 languages. Uto-Aztecan languages are found almost entirely in the Western United States and Mexico.

Etymology

The name "Uto-Aztecan" is derived from the names of the two most widespread subfamilies, the Uto and the Aztecan. The term was coined by linguist John Wesley Powell in 1891.

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Pronunciation

The pronunciation of "Uto-Aztecan" is /ˌjuːtoʊ.æzˈtɛkən/.

Languages

Uto-Aztecan languages are divided into two groups: the Northern Uto-Aztecan languages, which includes the Numic languages, and the Southern Uto-Aztecan languages, which includes the Corachol–Aztecan languages and the Piman languages.

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