Abba, Sagir AbbaHaruna, Iliyasu MakeraAbba, Sagir Abba2024-01-292024-01-292021-11-03Abba, S.A. & Haruna, I.M. (2021) Language Attitude: Socio-phonetic Variation of / / and /h(j)/ in Kano Hausa Sub-dialecthttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/7389Realization of phonological differences occurs when dialects have the same type of underlying segments that are realized differently. This paper aimed at identifying attitude towards the realization differences between varieties. It is an attempt to elaborate on socio-phonetic aspect of /J7 and /h(j)/ variables, as level of respect or s 18™ accorded to a specific realization. Therefore, the paper is based on variation theory argues that variation is not a haphazard phenomenon but happens systematically. Ethnographic method was employed in the course of the study, where the researcher was actively involved in order to capture first-hand language patterns and attitude of the social actions under study. Result of the study revealed that, stigma is attached the usage of /h(J)/ variety, as the speakers are labeled as villagers by /J/ speakers. In other words, /j speakers have negative attitude towards /h(j)/ speakers.enLanguage AttitudesSocio-phoneticsVariationKano Sub-dielectand PrestigeArticle