Warrgamay is an extinct Australian Aboriginal language of northeast Queensland. It was closely related to Dyirbal.
It is also known as Waragamai, Wargamay, Wargamaygan, Biyay, and Warakamai. The language region includes the Herbert River area, Ingham, Hawkins Creek, Long Pocket, Herbert Vale, Niagara Vale, Yamanic Creek, Herbert Gorge, Cardwell, Hinchinbrook Island and the adjacent mainland.
Phonology Consonants PeripheralLaminalApicalLabialVelarPalatalAlveolarRetroflexPlosivebɡɟdNasalmŋɲnRhoticrLaterallApproximantwjɻ
Rhotic sounds , can also be heard as taps , .
Vowels FrontCentralBackClosei iːu uːOpena aː
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Djuunydjibali: the Warrgamay Maya Language Story, State Library of Queensland. A short video about the Warrgamay Maya Language Story project, undertaken by Melinda Holden and Bridget Priman, to document and preserve the Warrgamay Language. Warrgamay Language Recording, State Library of Queensland Bridget Priman digital story, State Library of Queensland. Digital Story discussing Wargamaygan language