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Abstract

This study explores the phonetic and grammatical variations within Balochi, a language spoken predominantly in Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Through a comparative analysis, the research identifies and discusses key differences between the main Balochi dialects: Western Balochi, Eastern Balochi, and Southern Balochi. The paper investigates phonetic features such as vowel shifts, consonantal variations, and stress patterns, along with grammatical differences including verb conjugations, noun cases, and syntactic structures. By providing insights into the regional diversity of Balochi, this research contributes to the broader understanding of language variation in the context of minority languages. The findings highlight the complexity of Balochi dialects and their sociolinguistic significance in the regions they are spoken.