Phonological Patterns as Markers of Sociolinguistic Identity
Halima Abdullahi Aminu & Sadiya Abubakar Gwandu · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2025
This paper examines how Hausa speakers use phonological features to serve as markers of identity, exploring examples such as regional accents, ethnic speech patterns, and youth-driven linguistic innovations. Phonology is deeply intertwined with sociolinguistics, reflecting the in...