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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

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Linguistics variation: A case study of Oka - Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Bisodun Adinlewa * and Segun Mewojuaye

Department of Linguistics and Languages, Faculty of Arts, Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(03), 2731-2738
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2865
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2865
 
Received on 08 August 2024; revised on 22 September 2024; accepted on 25 September 2024
 
The analysis reveals distinct phonological features, such as unique vowel harmony patterns and consonant clusters, that differentiate Ọ̀kà dialects from each other. Syntactic analysis uncovers differences in sentence structure, particularly in verb placement and the use of tense and aspect markers. Lexical comparisons highlight numerous unique terms and expressions in Ọ̀kà, reflecting cultural and environmental influences. This research contributes to the documentation and preservation of the Ọ̀kà dialect, providing insights into the dynamic nature of language and its role in cultural identity. The findings underscore the importance of linguistic diversity and support efforts to promote and sustain minority dialects within larger linguistic communities. It is based on an analysis of phonological and morphophonological features as vowel harmonies and consonant clusters found specifically in both Ọ̀kà dialects and standard Yorùba. Lexical comparisons reveal many hapaxes in Ọ̀kà that illustrate cultural and environmental associations. The study also unpacks sociolinguistic dimensions that shape these variations. This research contributes to the documentation and preservation of the Ọ̀kà dialect, providing insights into the dynamic nature of language and its role in cultural identity. The findings underscore the importance of linguistic diversity and support efforts to promote and sustain minority dialects within larger linguistic communities.
 
Linguistics; Variation; Òkà
 
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Bisodun Adinlewa and Segun Mewojuaye. Linguistics variation: A case study of Oka - Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(3), 2731-2738. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2865

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