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The Albanian alphabet ( Albanian: alfabeti shqip) is a variant of the Latin alphabet used to write the Albanian language. It consists of 36 letters: [1] Note: The vowels are shown in bold. The letters are named simply by their sounds, followed by ë for consonants (e.g. fë). Listen ⓘ to the pronunciation of the 36 letters. History[edit]
Below is a table showing the Albanian alphabet and how it is pronounced in English, and finally examples of how those letters would sound if you place them in a word. Standard Albanian has 7 vowels and 29 consonants. Gheg uses long and nasal vowels which are absent in Tosk.
Albanian AlphabetEnglish SoundPronunciation ExampleAaas in farBbas in bootCt͡sas in batsÇt͡ʃas in chatAlbanian has been written with various alphabet since the 15th century. Originally the Tosk dialect was written with the Greek alphabet, while the Gheg dialect was written with the Latin alphabet. They have both also been written with the Turkish version of the Arabic alphabet.
The Albanian language has been written using many alphabets since the earliest records from the 15th century. The history of Albanian language orthography is closely related to the cultural orientation and knowledge of certain foreign languages among Albanian writers.
- t͡s
- t͡ʃ
- d͡z
In the late 19th century there were various attempts to create a standardized alphabet for Albanian; in 1908, the modern Albanian alphabet was codified at the Congress of Manastir. The modern Albanian alphabet consists of 36 letters, several of which are digraphs.
The Albanian alphabet is unique and understanding its nuances is crucial for pronunciation and comprehension. Here’s a detailed lesson to guide you through the Albanian alphabet: Overview of the Albanian Alphabet. Number of Letters: 36. Characteristics: It includes some letters not found in the English alphabet and excludes some that are.
The modern Albanian alphabet is a Latin alphabet. Previously, different geographical areas used different alphabets to write Albanian. Some areas used the Latin alphabet, some used the Greek alphabet and some also used the Arabic alphabet. This led to a need to standardize the Albanian alphabet.
