GEOGRAFI DIALEK BAHASA MENTAWAI

Abstract

This research aims to portray the geography dialect in Mentawai Regency. The dialects in Mentawai Island are observed using dialectology approach. There were three dialects, namely: north Siberut dialect, South Siberut dialect, and Sipora-Sikakap dialect. Then, the sub-dialects found were Sipora sub-dialect and Sikakap sub-dialect. There are dialect and subdialect which are clearly seen in the map of dialect geography of Mentawai Regency.