Northern Aymara
The Aymara of La Paz and the Lake Titicaca basin. The most-spoken Aymara variety and the basis for most published Aymara literature.
Southern Aymara
The Aymara of southern Bolivia and northern Chile. Distinct in vowel realisation and lexicon from the La Paz variety.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Southern Aymara?
Southern Aymara is a dialect of the Aymara language.
Where is Southern Aymara spoken?
Southern Aymara is primarily spoken in Bolivia, Chile.
Which region is Southern Aymara associated with?
Southern Aymara is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
What are the other dialects of Aymara?
Aymara also includes La Paz Aymara. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Aymara dialects
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