Andalusian Spanish (eastern/western) is spoken in southern Spain. There are 17 (19) consonants (plus onset and heterosyllabic clusters), 5 vowels and 14 diphthongs. Codas are optional. Dentoalveolar fricatives and liquids vary across speakers. Written Spanish has a relatively shallow orthography. Phonological acquisition studies of Andalusian Spanish have investigated typical development, general speech sound disorders, and those with associated conditions (e.g., cleft lip and palate, cochlear implants, and cognitive delay). Results generally accord with studies of other languages, although with dialectal effects: Phonological assessments include Phonological Evaluation of Child Speech (FON) and the Test of Phonological Awareness (PECO). Intrevention programs include the Program for Phonological Development (PRODEFON).

Key words:
Spanish (Andalusian), multilingual, communication, speech, language, children’s development, interdisciplinary, international communities, assessment, intervention

Book chapter:
Ávila C., Muñoz J. & Bernhardt B.M. (2025). Spanish (Andalusian) speech development. In S. McLeod (Ed.). The Oxford handbook of speech development in languages of the world. Oxford University Press.

Language overview presentation:

• Ávila C., Muñoz J. & Bernhardt B.M. (2024). Spanish (Andalusian): Multilingual children’s speech development. Charles Sturt University, Australia. https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech/languages
• Video: Spanish (Andalusian) [Spanish version] – Children’s Speech Development
• Video: Spanish (Andalusian) [English version] – Children’s Speech Development
• PowerPoint: Spanish (Andalusian) [Spanish version] – Children’s Speech Development (pdf)
• PowerPoint: Spanish (Andalusian) [English version] – Children’s Speech Development (pdf)

This presentation relates to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goals