Syllabics is a writing system that represents syllables rather than individual sounds or letters. It is primarily used in some Indigenous languages of North America, such as Cree, Inuktitut, and Ojibwe. Each symbol corresponds to a specific syllable, making it easier for speakers of these languages to read and write. This system was developed in the 19th century and is based on the Canadian Aboriginal syllabics created by James Evans. Syllabics can be more efficient for languages with complex syllable structures, allowing for a more straightforward representation of spoken language compared to alphabetic systems.