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  1. Dialect

    Linked via "lithophonic resonance"

    Phonological features are among the most readily apparent markers distinguishing dialects. Changes in pronunciation,vowel shifts, or the realization of consonants create distinct acoustic profiles. A classic method for mapping these variations involves the use of isoglosses, which are the geographical boundary lines marking the outer limit of a particular linguistic feature.
    For instance, the realization of the Proto-Indo-European $*g^{h}$ in various descendant languages pr…