Regular differences in pronunciation between Western Armenian and Eastern Armenian
Disclaimer, based on feedback: All major points and basic information are covered, but some exceptions and other nuances also exist.
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Hello, and thank you for watching this video on the regular differences in pronunciation between Western Armenian and Eastern Armenian.
The Armenian language has one, unique alphabet, as you can see.
But it has two formal, literary versions: Eastern Armenian and Western Armenian.
Although, for most educated Armenians, each is mutually-intelligible with the other, there certainly are differences in vocabulary (in words), grammar, and even in orthography, due to Soviet-era spelling reforms.
But the most immediate difference is in sounds — the pronunciation of letters.
Let’s take up those letters that make up those differences.
It boils down to these five sets of three letters. Continue reading
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