Ngayawung (Ngaiawong ) is an extinct language of southern South Australia, spoken by the Ngaiawang, Ngaralti and Nganguruku people.

The name is also spelled Ngaiyau, Aiawung, Aiawong, Iawung, Nggauaiyowangko; other names are Birta, Pitta, Pieta, Peeita and Meru.

Phonology

Consonants PeripheralLaminalApicalLabialVelarDentalPalatalAlveolarRetroflexPlosiveNasalRhotic~LateralApproximant

Vowels FrontCentralBackHigh Low

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