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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
Speakers are cited on the homepage of the website, with the dialect they speak listed next to their name in parentheses. Within entries speakers are cited (with their dialect, again in parentheses) along to any audio recordings.
How Information is Cited
Entries in this dictionary come from speakers who are identified by name on the website’s homepage. Within entries, speakers are cited along with audio files. Some background on the project is included under History of the Shoshoni Talking Dictionary on the website’s homepage.
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 and audio files. Speakers also helped to determine the spelling of entries in the dictionary. The dictionary continues to be expanded with the help of speakers and Elders through the Shoshoni Language Project.
Tools and Framework used
This is a multimedia online dictionary that includes text as well as audio recorded with speakers.
Access
This dictionary is 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 entries and audio from speakers of 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 wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
The Talking Dictionary is organised in two parts, the Main section, with Shoshoni to English entries, and the English to Shoshoni Reversal Index. Entries in both sections are organised alphabetically by headword, with entries displayed in alphabetical order in the dictionary’s sidebar.
Each entry in the Main section has its own page which consists of the Shoshoni headword, the English translation, and one or more audio files with the speaker for each audio file identified by their name and dialect. Entries in Reversal Index also each have their own page and are organised alphabetically by English headword. Entries in the Reversal Index only include the English headword and the Shoshoni equivalent, which can be clicked to take the users to the entry in the Main section.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | No guide to entries is included; a description of the project is included |
| Audio | ✅ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ✅ | Speakers are listed by full name along with each audio file in entries |
| Dialects marked | ✅ | Dialects are listed along with speaker names with each audio file in entries |
Other Notes
The Shoshoni Dictionary, without audio files, is also hosted on the same website, along with many other 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/