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What influences English language pronunciation?
What influences English language pronunciation?
What are the varieties of English pronunciation known as when spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities?
What are the varieties of English pronunciation known as when spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities?
What is the impact of communication media and increased population mobility on dialectal differences?
What is the impact of communication media and increased population mobility on dialectal differences?
What distinguishes the pronunciation of localities in the British Isles from other varieties of English pronunciation?
What distinguishes the pronunciation of localities in the British Isles from other varieties of English pronunciation?
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What do all the varieties of English pronunciation have in common despite their differences?
What do all the varieties of English pronunciation have in common despite their differences?
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What influences the pronunciation of a language?
What influences the pronunciation of a language?
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What are the varieties of English pronunciation spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities known as?
What are the varieties of English pronunciation spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities known as?
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What is the impact of communication media, increased mobility, and urban population concentration on dialectal differences?
What is the impact of communication media, increased mobility, and urban population concentration on dialectal differences?
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What distinguishes the pronunciation of almost every locality in the British Isles from other varieties of English pronunciation?
What distinguishes the pronunciation of almost every locality in the British Isles from other varieties of English pronunciation?
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What does the text suggest about the pronunciation of a Manchester dialect speaker compared to a London dialect speaker?
What does the text suggest about the pronunciation of a Manchester dialect speaker compared to a London dialect speaker?
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Study Notes
Influences on English Language Pronunciation
- Geographical locality and social context influence English language pronunciation
- Communication media, increased population mobility, and urban population concentration also impact pronunciation
Varieties of English Pronunciation
- Varieties spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities are known as dialects
- Dialects are distinct pronunciations associated with specific geographic regions or social groups
Impact of Communication Media and Mobility
- Increased communication media and population mobility lead to reduced dialectal differences
- Urban population concentration also contributes to the decline of distinct dialectal features
British Isles Pronunciation
- Pronunciation of localities in the British Isles is distinct from other varieties of English pronunciation
- Almost every locality in the British Isles has its own unique pronunciation characteristics
Commonalities among English Pronunciation Varieties
- Despite differences, all varieties of English pronunciation share common features and characteristics
Comparison of Manchester and London Dialects
- A Manchester dialect speaker's pronunciation is distinct from a London dialect speaker's pronunciation, suggesting regional differences in English pronunciation.
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Test your knowledge of regional accents and pronunciations in the British Isles with this quiz. Explore the unique features of various English language varieties and learn about the social influences on pronunciation.
