Dialects and Varieties of Punjabi

The Majhi dialect is the most widely spoken dialect of Punjabi and is considered the standard form of the language.

The Malwai dialect is spoken in the southern part of Punjab and is known for its distinct vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Doabi dialect is spoken in the central part of Punjab and is a blend of the Majhi and Malwai dialects.

The Pahari dialect is spoken in the northern part of Punjab and is influenced by the Pahari languages spoken in the neighboring states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

The Lahori variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Lahore and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Amritsari variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Amritsar and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

The Ludhianvi variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Ludhiana and is known for its fast-paced speech and unique vocabulary.

The Jalandhari variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Jalandhar and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

The Pothohari variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Pothohar in Pakistan and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

The Saraiki variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Saraikistan in Pakistan and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

The Delhi Punjabi variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Delhi in India and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.