Language Variation, Regional Identities, and Social Perceptions of Karak and Amman Dialects in Jordan: A Comparative Study

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the dialectal differences between two regions in Jordan, Al-Karak, a southern region, and Amman, the capital of Jordan. The study also examines the linguistic variations in phonology, vocabulary, and grammar, elucidating the distinct dialectal features of each region. A comparative analysis approach is used to analyze and contrast the linguistic features between the two dialects. The results of the study reveal phonological differences in accent patterns between Al-Karak and Amman dialects. These variations contribute to the unique phonetic characteristics associated with each region. Lexical differences are also observed, as vocabulary choices and regional expressions differ between Al-Karak and Amman. Certain words and phrases appear to be specific to one dialect but not commonly used in the other, further distinguishing the linguistic features of each region. In terms of grammar, the study highlights differences in verb conjugation, sentence structure, and word order between the two dialects, which is attributed to the distinct linguistic patterns exhibited by each dialect.