Segmental and Suprasegmental Levels Phonemes in Zaza

Abstract

This study aims to explain the phonemes in Zazaki at the segmental and suprasegmental levels, according to the criteria of phonology, together with their sub-branches. Segmental level fragments and suprasegmental items are explained. Pieces consist mostly of phonemes and do not make sense. Elements of suprasegmental level; consist of syllables, words, and sentences, they make sense. In this study, linguistics books were used and examples of works written in Zaza are given. The study was limited to items standardized in written language. The results of the study are important in terms of analyzing Zazaca's allophone and allomorphs in their words and revealing their vocabulary scientifically. Also, considering the suprasegmental elements within the framework of certain rules are other important results.