Based
on etymological characteristics, Armenian is
considered to be mainly an offshoot of the
Indo-Hittite group of languages and is
classified as an independent branch within the
family of
Indo-European languages.
With its 38 letters, the Armenian alphabet is
one of the richest in the world.
It is composed of 7 vowels and 31 consonants.
Two additional digraphs bring the total sounds
of the language to 40.
Note: Transliteration of Armenian names and the Armenian language texts follows Western Armenian pronunciation and orthographic rules.
