Assamese phonetics

Assamese phonetics refers to the sounds of the Assamese language, spoken in the Indian state of Assam. It features 11 vowels and around 30 consonants, including sounds common in many languages and some unique to Assamese. Vowels can be short or long, affecting meaning. Consonants are categorized into voiceless, voiced, and nasal sounds. Assamese also employs tonal elements, where pitch can distinguish word meanings, although less pronounced than in some other languages. The script used for Assamese, which is derived from the Brahmi script, reflects these sounds, facilitating a rich oral and written tradition.