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The Vowel System of the Avar Language and its Phonetic Patterns

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Avar language, spoken by over 715,000 people in Russia and neighboring regions, has been significantly influenced by the Russian language. This study investigates the extent of this influence over the past 50 years through a comparative analysis of Avar vowels, considering articulatory features like lip involvement and tongue position. Key findings reveal phonetic changes in Avar vowels due to Russian influence, including shifts in vowel quality and patterns of vowel alternation. These changes highlight the dynamic adaptation of the Avar vowel system in a multilingual context, contributing to a broader understanding of cross-linguistic phonological interactions.

Source: Asian Journal of Education and e-Learning

DOI: 10.24203/6e32s036

Authors: Zarema Akhmedova, Szentgyörgyi Szilárd

Language: English

Topic: Phonetics and Phonology Research

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409169638

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