Writing System
Kobon has been written in the Latin alphabet for over 30 years. The special letters ƚ and ɫ are used for the subapical retroflex lateral flap and palatal lateral, respectively.
- a b c d e g h i j k l ƚ ɫ m n ñ ŋ o ö p r s u ü w y
5–15% of Kobon speakers are literate.
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