Linguistics isn't just about theory—it has real-world applications, from speech recognition to language preservation. At Ethnologue and Derivation LLC, we document and analyze the world’s 7,000+ languages, helping researchers, educators, and technologists understand the richness of human communication. This video is a small glimpse into that diversity! 🌍🔊 Some languages have sounds that most of us have never heard—or could never pronounce. Can you? Watch "The Strangest Sounds in Human Language" and explore the fascinating extremes of human speech. Then, share it with someone who loves languages! https://lnkd.in/gq2PJEDd #Linguistics #SpeechSounds #RarePhonetics #LanguageLearning #Phonology #IPA #EjectiveSounds #Clicks #Implosives #Xhosa #Nahuatl #Pharyngeals
About us
We exist to help you understand more about the people of the world and how each language community is distinct, whether you’re conducting a comprehensive research project or simply want to know more about a single language.
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www.ethnologue.com
External link for Ethnologue
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Founded
- 1951