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What influences the pronunciation of English language?
What influences the pronunciation of English language?
- Social factors such as education and upbringing (correct)
- Historical factors such as ancient language roots
- Economic factors such as job opportunities
- Geographical factors such as latitude and longitude
What distinguishes the pronunciation of localities in the British Isles?
What distinguishes the pronunciation of localities in the British Isles?
- Historical artifacts
- Peculiar features (correct)
- Geological formations
- Social rituals
What is causing the dialectal differences to become less marked?
What is causing the dialectal differences to become less marked?
- Decrease in population mobility
- Expansion of dialect-specific education programs
- Communication media such as radio, TV, cinema (correct)
- Increased isolation of localities
What are the varieties of one and the same language known as?
What are the varieties of one and the same language known as?
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What is the general trend in the differences between dialect speakers?
What is the general trend in the differences between dialect speakers?
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Factors Influencing English Pronunciation
- Geographical location and social class influence the pronunciation of the English language.
- History of language contact and language change also play a role in shaping pronunciation.
Dialectal Variations in the British Isles
- Regional accents and dialects in the British Isles are distinguished by distinct pronunciation features.
- Examples include the "short a" in Northeast England, "long a" in the Southwest, and "flat a" in the Midlands.
Dialectal Convergence
- Dialectal differences are becoming less marked due to increased mobility, urbanization, and mass media.
- This has led to a decline in regional peculiarities and a more homogeneous pronunciation across the British Isles.
Language Varieties
- Varieties of the same language that are distinct from standard language are known as dialects.
- Dialects can be regional, social, or ethnic in nature.
Dialect Speaker Trends
- There is a general trend towards dialect levelling, where dialect speakers shift towards more standardized pronunciation.
- This shift is often driven by social and economic factors, such as education and social mobility.
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