Ilgar language


Ilgar, also known as Garig-Ilgar after its two dialects, is an Iwaidjan language spoken in the mainland of Cobourg Peninsula, around Port Essington, Northern Territory.

Phonology

Consonant inventory

Unlike many Australian languages, Ilgar does not have lamino-alveolars.

Vowels

Evans briefly discusses vowels in his paper noting that Iwaidjan languages including Ilgar have a three vowel system typical of most Australian languages.