Dialectological analysis of Arekan, Mataraman, and Pendhalungan regional linguistic features in East Java
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accent, Arekan, Dialect, Mataraman, Pendhalungan, word formationAbstract
Javanese is often broadly categorised into Central Javanese, East Javanese, and Yogyakarta varieties; however, such a classification obscures the substantial internal dialectal variation within East Java. This article aims to analyse the dialectal differentiation (lexical, phonological, morphological, and sociolinguistic) in three regions of East Java. It emphasised the differences in accent and dialect among speakers from different regions. The data were collected through interviews with 9 informants: three from the Arekan region (Lamongan, Gresik, and Surabaya); three from the Mataraman region (Madiun, Kediri, and Blitar); and three from the Pendhalungan region (Probolinggo, Situbondo, and Jember). The participants were aged 20–40 and mostly from mid-level social backgrounds. Participants were assigned a theme for dialogue in their mother tongue, which was recorded with a voice recorder. The recording results were then analysed. To delve further, participants were interviewed to explore their family backgrounds, educational histories, and the environments in which they grew up. The research findings revealed many dialectal differences among the three areas in East Java, including vocabulary, word formation, and accent. The dialect differences reflect the intricate history and varied identities of Javanese people across East Java. Understanding these differences enriches not only the study of linguistics but also the broader appreciation of Indonesia's cultural mosaic.
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