Abé (also spelled Abbé, Abbey, Abi) is a language of uncertain classification within the Kwa branch of the Niger–Congo family. It is spoken in Ivory Coast. The dialects of Abé are Tioffo, Morie, Abbey-Ve, and Kos. In 1995 there were estimated to be 170,000 speakers, primarily in the Department of Agboville. Phonology Consonants Vowels Abé demonstrates a tendency towards vowel harmony, with regards to both placement (front vs. back) and +/-ATR. /a/ does not participate in this system. References External links Abé basic lexicon at the Global Lexicostatistical Database Listen to a sample of Abé from Global Recordings Network Languages of Ivory Coast Lagoon languages