Plains Cree

Variable Value
Inflection of TA 3-on-3 Independent forms no prefix
Obviative marking on inanimate nouns no
Number contrast on animate obviative nouns no
Obviation on II verbs yes
First-person pluralizers contrast retained
Variable Value
Final short vowel in short words retain the final vowel
Final short vowel in long words delete the final vowel and certain preceding consonants
Reflex of *r y
Treatment of *s-*ลก contrast merge to s
Variable Value
TA verbs with inanimate actor yes