Khalīl ibn Aḥmad’s Phonological Theory and Indian Linguistics
Document Type : pajoohesh
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10.22081/jap.2025.77136
Abstract
Since the 19th century, some scholars have speculated that the structure of Kitāb al-ʿAyn by Khalīl ibn Aḥmad was influenced by Sanskrit phonetics. However, Stefan Wild has further elaborated on this hypothesis in greater detail.
This article presents a translation of selected passages from his work that specifically address this subject.
This article presents a translation of selected passages from his work that specifically address this subject.
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