Abstract

The Kurinjipadi region, located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its ancient history and unique handloom culture. This research paper provides a detailed analysis of the language usage of children living in this area, focusing on the regional dialects, phonological changes, and socio-cultural influences present in their daily conversations.

Specifically, the article analyzes the unique word formations, phonetic contractions, and the linguistic structure of folk/play songs found among children aged 4 to 12. Data collected through field study reveals the impact of family environment, occupational background, and modern media on the linguistic development of these children. Ultimately, this study establishes a strong foundation for creating a lexicon of regional children's vocabulary for the Kurinjipadi area.

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Author Biography

  • S. Arulsamy, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur - 10

    செ. அருள்சாமி, முனைவர்‌ பட்ட ஆய்வாளர்‌, நாட்டுப்புறவியல்‌ துறை, தமிழ்‌ பல்கலைக்கழகம்‌, தஞ்சாவூர்‌-10.

    S. Arulsamy, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur - 10

    *Correspondence: arulsamyjose@gmail.com, Tel: +917502088359

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How to Cite

குறிஞ்சிப்பாடி வட்டார சிறார் வழக்காறுகள்: ஒரு மொழியியல் மற்றும் சமூகப் பண்பாட்டுப் பகுப்பாய்வு: Kurinjipadi Regional Children’s Dialects: A Linguistic and Socio-Cultural Analysis. (2026). Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 7(03), 912-923. https://doi.org/10.63300/tm07032026.30
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