: Originally consisting of 36 letters, the modern alphabet now includes 39 letters (31 consonants and 8 vowels) after additions in the 12th century.
How a 1,600-year-old alphabet shaped Armenian identity - BBC armenian alphabet
: While the alphabet is identical, Eastern and Western Armenian dialects vary in how certain letters are pronounced. Essential Phrases for Beginners : Originally consisting of 36 letters, the modern