A Sound System of Yaw Dialect Spoken in North-West Myanmar, Magway Division

Name: Sajjana

keyword: Sound System of Yaw Dialect

; Yaw Dialect

; phonological system

Abstract: The purpose of this study was 1) to study phonological system of Yaw dialect spoken in north-west Myanmar, Magway Division, and 2) to compare and contrast the phonological system of Yaw dialect and Modern Burmese language spoken in Magway Division of north-west Myanmar. The population in this study was of 196 people in Nwe Pyin village, Gangaw district in North-West Myanmar. The mixed method; as quantitative and qualitative research methodology employing the questionnaire, were implemented in this study. The research instruments used was in-depth interview, and it was analyzed in a descriptive way. The result of research found as follows: The research results indicated that there was sound of both the similarity and difference system vowels and consonants. And then words list with categories sound with a focus on how specific sounds changes within the cultural and linguistic context of Yaw dialect and Modern Burmese sounds change. There were 196 respondents with 93 males (47.44%), and 103 females (52.55%). The age of respondents was divided into four groups: thus 20 to 25 and over 40 years respondents. In the quantitative analysis, it was observed that the majority of people used Yaw dialect and Modern Burmese language. The respondents lived in Nwe Pyin village, Gangaw district of Magway Division, North-west Myanmar. According to the statistics of Burmese people who live in Myanmar, there are nine ethnic groups, and the main dialects are Burmese, Beik, Yaw, Danu, Palaw, Merguese, Gadu, Ganan and Salon. Yaw is a dialect spoken in a different way of all the dialects mentioned above. This research focused on the roles and significance of Yaw dialect and modern Burmese. The study was explored how these terms function in shaping interpersonal relationships, societal structures, and cultural norms within these specific communities. The study aimed to reveal the local perspectives and practices associated with Yaw dialect sound modern Burmese terminology, providing insights into the cultural intricacies that define familial bonds and social interaction in these villages.

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Name: Sakchai Posai

Role: อาจารย์ที่ปรึกษา

Name: Narongchai Pintrymool

Role: อาจารย์ที่ปรึกษา

Created: 2023

Modified: 2025-08-18

Issued: 2025-08-18

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DegreeName: Master of Arts Degrees

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Linguistics

Grantor: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

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