How Long to Read Origins of Yiddish Dialects

How Long Does it Take to Read Origins of Yiddish Dialects?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 20 minutes to read Origins of Yiddish Dialects by Alexander Beider

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book traces the origins of modern varieties of Yiddish and presents evidence for the claim that, contrary to most accounts, Yiddish only developed into a separate language in the 15th century. Through a careful analysis of Yiddish phonology, morphology, orthography, and the Yiddish lexicon in all its varieties, Alexander Beider shows how what are commonly referred to as Eastern Yiddish and Western Yiddish have different ancestors. Specifically, he argues that the western branch is based on German dialects spoken in western Germany with some Old French influence, while the eastern branch...

How long is Origins of Yiddish Dialects?

Origins of Yiddish Dialects by Alexander Beider is 800 pages long, and a total of 200,000 words.

This makes it 270% the length of the average book. It also has 244% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Origins of Yiddish Dialects Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 12 minutes to read Origins of Yiddish Dialects aloud.

What Reading Level is Origins of Yiddish Dialects?

Origins of Yiddish Dialects is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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