Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive linguistic analysis of Khasi varieties, uncovering intricate regional variations. By meticulously comparing forms and employing innovative mapping techniques, the book highlights clear-cut dialect borders and explores vowel and consonant patterns, frequencies, and distribution.
The book examines seven carefully selected varieties from the Khasi Hills and Jaiñtia Hills, alongside the Standard Khasi spoken in the East Khasi Hills. Through lexicostatistical analysis, the study reveals fascinating lexical and phonetic similarities and differences among the varieties, shedding light on their intricate relationships.
Uniquely, the book incorporates Geographical Information System (GIS) tools to visualise the distribution of vowels across various varieties of Standard Khasi. These geolinguistic maps offer a vivid depiction of the linguistic landscape, enriching our understanding of how language varies across different regions.
This book will appeal to language enthusiasts, researchers, and linguists eager to explore the rich tapestry of Khasi varieties and the mechanisms that drive language variations.
