Reconstruction of the Consonant Phoneme of Proto Rio De Panagim

Authors

  • Muhammad Norsyafiq Zaidi Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University
  • Nur Shahira Mohd Hussni Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia.
  • Nur Sufiah binti Azmi Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia.
  • Nurul Huda Ariffin Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37052/jm.16(1)no1

Abstract

The Linggi dialect is reported to have its own phonological structure, distinguishing it from its closest Melaka-Johor-Riau variant. A historical linguistic investigation was done in the Kuala Linggi region, also known as Rio De Panagim, to determine the extent to which this Malay dialectal phenomenon is parallel. The data observation procedure for the application of the historical linguistic theory of structuralism in the North Melaka region involves a total of eight focal areas. The techniques used in the field include dialogue, recording, interview, acting, and the submission of photos. The first finding of this study shows that the ancient form of Kuala Linggi (Proto-Malay dialect of Kuala Linggi) has 18 ancient consonants, namely *p, *b,
*t, *d, *k, *ɡ, *m, *n, *ɲ, *ŋ, *s, *ɣ, *h, *tʃ, *ʤ, *l, *w, and *j. Secondly, on the basis of the retention of Proto-Malayic characteristics at the initial syllable and the last closed syllable, this study suggests that the Kuala Linggi dialect is more identical to the Melaka-Johor variant than the Linggi-Negeri-Sembilan variant. This
simultaneously positions the Kuala Linggi dialect under the Melaka-Johor variation branch and at the borderline of the Linggi mixed dialect’s spread. However, this conclusion is far from convincing based on this small study alone. Therefore, this study strongly suggests that these findings be strengthened by additional research on Kuala Linggi diphthongs and vowels, thereby completing the historical linguistics
study of the region. 

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Author Biographies

  • Muhammad Norsyafiq Zaidi, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University

    Muhammad Norsyafiq bin Zaidi is a lecturer at the Pattani Campus of Prince of Songkla University. His field of study is historical linguistics.

  • Nur Shahira Mohd Hussni, Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia.

    Nur Shahira binti Mohd Hussni is a graduating student from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She is now conducting her practicum at a school in Perlis.

  • Nur Sufiah binti Azmi, Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia.

    Nur Sufiah binti Azmi is a graduate student from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her area of research is phonetic acoustics.

  • Nurul Huda Ariffin, Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia.

    Nurul Huda Ariffin is a graduating student from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her interest in phonetic acoustic research.

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Published

2022-12-13

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2023): Melayu: Jurnal Antarabangsa Dunia Melayu Jilid 16 Bil. 1 Januari 2023

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