Baphian dialects: Difference between revisions

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Revision as of 16:51, 9 September 2024

This page is for Baphian dialects, for standard Baphian, which is based off of Turku Baphian, go to Baphian language

The Baphian dialects are individual languages that are fairly mutually intelligible with each other. Most differences they do have are word choice and some phonetic distinction. All Baphian dialects, besides Hallusian, all use Ukilen logographs and the Noellastani alphabet.

One large difference is Turku Baphian and Nahmyu have a pitch accent system while the rest do not.

Vocabulary difference

A large difference between the dialects is choice of vocabulary.

English Turku/Standard Nahmyu Yamahati Hallusian Jyosti Baphian
Water mupewe
Fire deya
Cellphone
Island
Before kale

Phonetic differences

Schwa Ah L vs R Syllable
Turku Absent Absent L CVN
Nahmyu Absent Present L CVN
Yamahati Present Absent R CVC
Hallusian Present Absent L CVC
Jyosti B. Present Present R CVC