: Originally consisting of 36 letters, the modern alphabet now includes 39 letters (31 consonants and 8 vowels) after additions in the 12th century.
: Armenian is highly phonetic; once the letters are learned, pronunciation is very predictable as each letter generally corresponds to one sound. armenian alphabet
The Armenian alphabet is a unique phonetic writing system created in by the linguist and monk Mesrop Mashtots . It was developed to translate religious texts, specifically the Bible, into Armenian and to preserve the nation's cultural and Christian identity. Key Historical & Cultural Facts : Originally consisting of 36 letters, the modern
: Շնորհակալություն ( Shnorhakalutyun )—though many colloquially use "merci". : Originally consisting of 36 letters