Writing system for Yoruba Afrikan language

[remibaba]

I would like to share a writing system that I have developed for the Yoruba language.
Called Yoruba FaYe [meaning "draw it so we can understand it"), it may also be extended to other languages. It comprises 48 characters, alphabet (38) and numerals (10). This is a smaller character set than the 62 symbols (26 capitals, 26 lower-case and 10 numerals) in the standard English language, which uses Roman script.



The present Yoruba script was developed by the missionary Ajayi Crowther in 1836. The Ajayi script features a standard Roman script with the addition of diacritical marks to reflect Yoruba tonality and accent, So the Ajayi script is larger than the 62 characters used in English. It has proved difficult to convert Yoruba into computer machine code because of the diacritical marks. Without the diacritical marks, it is very difficult for even accomplished Yoruba linguists to efficiently read or write Yoruba.

The FaYe script does away with diacritical marks altogether. It is phonetic, so that every sound in Yoruba is now represented by a unique character. Research indicates that humans can only delineate between about 34 unique sounds. Yoruba FaYe has a 38 character alphabet and it has a natural rhythm able to accommodate the sophistication of Yoruba's complex and rich oral literature.


It is hoped that this script helps in considerably improving the quantity and quality of literature available to document African Literary Heritage. You can contribute to this heritage by using FaYe script to write a book.

If you do not see the Yoruba_Faye attachments, please PM me.

Attachments:
yoruba_pdf | yoruba_word

[remibaba]

I am launching two projects for Yoruba Faye
a) create complete computer font. Value: NGN25,000, or equivalent in Euro / USD100
b) create a Linux-compliant keymap (computer mapping). Value: NGN25,000, or equivalent in Euro / USD100

Any takers?

[Jahness]

Originally Posted by remibaba

I would like to share a writing system that I have developed for the Yoruba language.
Called Yoruba FaYe [meaning "draw it so we can understand it"), it may also be extended to other languages. It comprises 48 characters, alphabet (38) and numerals (10). This is a smaller character set than the 62 symbols (26 capitals, 26 lower-case and 10 numerals) in the standard English language, which uses Roman script.



The present Yoruba script was developed by the missionary Ajayi Crowther in 1836. The Ajayi script features a standard Roman script with the addition of diacritical marks to reflect Yoruba tonality and accent, So the Ajayi script is larger than the 62 characters used in English. It has proved difficult to convert Yoruba into computer machine code because of the diacritical marks. Without the diacritical marks, it is very difficult for even accomplished Yoruba linguists to efficiently read or write Yoruba.

The FaYe script does away with diacritical marks altogether. It is phonetic, so that every sound in Yoruba is now represented by a unique character. Research indicates that humans can only delineate between about 34 unique sounds. Yoruba FaYe has a 38 character alphabet and it has a natural rhythm able to accommodate the sophistication of Yoruba's complex and rich oral literature.


It is hoped that this script helps in considerably improving the quantity and quality of literature available to document African Literary Heritage. You can contribute to this heritage by using FaYe script to write a book.

If you do not see the Yoruba_Faye attachments, please PM me.

Attachments:
yoruba_pdf | yoruba_word

Greetings remibaba!

It is simply BlackNificent that you are developing and doing this project.
Much respect to you and may our Ancestors bless and guide you towards
completion and success in this project.

Peace & Blessings!