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Shoshoni Talking Dictionary
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Language Name
Shoshoni.
Alternate Language Names
Shoshone, Sosoni' ta̲i̲kwappe, Neme ta̲i̲kwappeh.
Region
Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, United States.
Who
Shoshoni Language Project at the University of Utah.
Others Involved
Boyd Graham (project originator); Bryan Hudson, Julia James, Aaron Charles (first edition assistance); Katherine Matsumoto-Gray, Jennifer Mitchell, Rob Sykes (initial data entry); Sarah Arnoff, Trent Griffith, Jennifer Mitchell, Tony Maggio, Marianna Di Paolo (updates); Kathy Adams-Blackeye, Libby Austin, Janey Blackeye Bryan, Margene Bullcreek, Laurie Caskey, Norm Cavanaugh, Delphina Gould, Drusilla Gould, Boyd Graham, Rosie Jones, Bernice Lalo, Arvilla Mascarenas, Elwood Mose, Ruby Ridesatthedoor, Teresa Sam (Harbin), and Rupert Steele (speakers); Barrick Gold Corporation (funding).
Publishing Information
This is a digital dictionary that does not display any information on launch dates. It was updated in 2019 to include speakers of the Duckwater dialect.
How People are Cited
People are cited by name with dialects listed on the front page of the dictionary.
How Information is Cited
Speakers are cited on the dictionary front page.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary began in collaboration with the Ely Shoshone Tribe based on Boyd Graham's 2008 dictionary. Starting in 2009 the Shoshone/Goshute Youth Language Apprenticeship Program began working with Shoshone and Goshute elders to record word lists. It has continued to be expanded with the help of speakers and elders through the Shoshoni Language Project.
Tools and Framework used
This is a website that includes text and audio files provided by speakers.
Access
This dictionary is available open access online.
Included Languages and Directionality
Shoshoni to English; English to Shoshoni. The search function operates in both directions.
Dialects Included
This dictionary features speakers and entries from the Duckwater, Fallon, Goshute, Owyhee, Elko, Fort Hall, Smoky Valley, Battle Mountain, and South Fork dialects.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bidirectional, bilingual online word list that makes use of sound files.
How are Entries Organised
The Talking Dictionary is organised in two parts. Entries in Main are organised alphabetically by Shoshoni headword in the side bar. Each entry has its own page containing a button to play its pronunciation, the speaker cited in parentheses, and the English definition. Entries in Reversal Index are organised alphabetically by English headword in the side bar, each with its own page containing the Shoshoni equivalent(s). Each Shoshoni word is clickable and returns the viewer to its page under Main. Both sections are searchable by English or Shoshoni.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | No guide to the dictionary, only description of the project |
| Audio | ✅ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ✅ | Speakers are listed by full name with the audio file |
| Dialects marked | ✅ | Dialects are written in parentheses with each speaker on the dictionary's home page |
Other Notes
The Shoshoni Dictionary, without audio files, is also hosted on this website, along with many resources designed for teaching.
External Links
Access the open access Shoshoni Talking Dictionary hosted on the Shoshoni Language Project website here: https://shoshoniproject.utah.edu/language-materials/shoshoni-talking-dictionary/