Phonological Language of Minangkabau in Kenagarian Koto Alam, Kecamatan Pangkalan Koto Baru Kabupaten, Lima Puluh Kota

摘要

This study aims to describe (1) vowel phoneme, diphthong, consonant, and semivowel (2) vowel distribution, diphthong, consonant, and semivowel, and (3) syllable patterns in Minangkabau Kenagarian Koto Alam. The dialect in question was chosen because it is quite different from the general Minangkabau language. This is due to the geographical location of Kenagarian Koto Alam, Pangkalan Koto Baru Sub-District, Lima Puluh Koto Regency which is almost directly adjacent to the Kampar Regency area, the Malay-speaking Riau Province. This research is qualitative using descriptive methods. The data in these studies were basic vocabulary in daily conversation of Kanagarian Koto Alam people. Data were in the form of oral and written responses or answers to the informants from questions. Based on the results of the analysis, the Minangkabau Kenagarian Koto Alam dialect has five vowels with complete distribution, six diphthongs with incomplete distribution, nineteen incomplete distribution of consonants, and two semivowels with incomplete distribution and five-syllable patterns.