Phonemic System of Sinhala and Marathi: A Contrastive Study

This research article presents a comprehensive analysis of the phonemic systems in Sinhala and Marathi, offering a detailed comparison of various linguistic aspects. While this analysis primarily focuses on segmental phonemes, it should be noted that suprasegmental features are not included in this study. The following aspects have been meticulously examined and compared: Phonemic inventory, number of phonemes, vowels, consonants, distribution of phonemes, the positions of occurrence showing similarities and differences, consonant clusters, medial geminated, homorganic clusters, and structure of syllables. This in-depth examination provides valuable insights into the phonological characteristics of Sinhala and Marathi, shedding light on both their shared traits and distinctive elements.