Phonological Analysis of Latifpuri Dialect

Abstract

The Latifpuri dialect in the Gopalganj district is known for its distinct phonological, syntactic and morphological features. This research paper specifically focuses on analyzing the phonological features of the Latifpuri dialect. The consonants are examined based on their place and manner of articulation, using various rules and tests such as the Minimal Pair Selection Test, Contrast Test (including initial, medial, and final positions). During the research, the study identified seven oral vowels, and twenty-seven consonants in the Latifpuri dialect. The research mainly focused on the analysis of every single consonant sound and the vowel sounds separately. With this analysis many unknown features like having different consonant sounds in comparison to regular Bangla have been highlighted.