How many basic vowels are shared by most Basque dialects?

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Most Basque dialects share a common sound system that includes five basic vowels. While some regional variations exist—such as the Souletin dialect, which has developed additional features like a sixth oral vowel—the five-vowel system remains the underlying standard across the majority of the language's dialects.1