East Asturian is a dialect of the Asturian language, known for having more Castilian influence than other varieties.
Phonology
Vowels +Vowels of Eastern AsturianFrontCentralBackClose MidOpen
Eastern Asturian shows contrast between mid and high vowels in final position. The dialect lacks vowel harmony in that position. In some varieties, and show diphthongisation to and respectably.
Consonants
Initial -f in standard Asturian makes an aspirated , , or sound, which is represented by .
Sample text
East Asturian
English (KJV)
Our father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: [...] Amen.
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