Hamtai (also called ''Hamday'' or ''Kapau'') is the most populous of the Angan languages of

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. It is also known as Kamea, Kapau, and Watut. Dialects are Wenta, Howi, Pmasa’a, Hamtai proper, and Kaintiba. The language was unwritten until 2009.

Phonology

In Hamtai, there are 14 consonants, 7 vowels, and two tones (rising and falling).

Vowels

Consonants

References

Languages of Gulf Province Languages of Morobe Province Angan languages {{papuan-lang-stub