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The syllabary, basically an alphabet for cherokees and a way to communicate.

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Who developed the writing system for Cherokee language?

Sequoyah Sequoyah


Sequoyah) was a system of?

Sequoyah was a system of writing developed by the Cherokee silversmith Sequoyah in the early 19th century. It comprised a syllabary, allowing the Cherokee language to be written and read, which significantly contributed to literacy among the Cherokee people. This system enabled the preservation of Cherokee culture and facilitated communication and education within the community. Sequoyah's invention is considered one of the most remarkable achievements in indigenous literacy.


What did Sequoyah invent?

Sequoyah invented a Cherokee alphabet of eighty-five or eighty-six characters that allowed every sound used in Cherokee communication to be written down. In 1821 Sequoyah demonstrated his invention before the Cherokee council, which approved his work.


What was sequoyah known as?

Sequoya was a Cherokee silversmith in 1821 he completed his independent creation of syllabary , making , reading and writing in cherokee possible


What Cherokee leader developed the Cherokee alphabet?

The chreokee leader was named Sequoyah who was born in the early 1770s


Who invented the Cherokee alphabet?

sequoyah a Cherokee Indian made the Cherokee alphabet


How many years did it take Sequoyah to develop a writing system?

Sequoyah developed the Cherokee syllabary in about 12 years, from 1809 to 1821. The syllabary consisted of 85 characters representing syllables in the Cherokee language.


Cherokee leader who devised an alphabet for his people?

SEQUOYAH


Which American Indian developed a syllabary for his tribe Why did he do this?

Sequoyah, a Cherokee Indian. He did it so his people could read and write!


Who invented written language for Cherokee?

Sequoia


What tribe is sequoyah from?

Cherokee


What tribe was Sequoyah from?

Cherokee