accent key words + examples Flashcards
(accents, dialects, RP, standard english, accentism, dialect levelling, linguistic identity))
Define accent:
refers to the sounds we make + how we pronounce words.
Examples of accents:
- Brummie
- Scouse
- Cockney
- Received Pronunciation
- Scottish
Define dialects:
the words/phrases we use specific to a region/group.
Examples of dialects:
- (geordie) newcastle - ‘goon oot on tha toon’ - going out on the town.
- (scouse) liverpool - pronounce ‘whats that?’ as ‘woss tha?’
Define received pronunciation:
- known as the “Standard British” accent.
- spoken mostly in London and South East England.
- it’s also the accent most often used in formal education and the media (such as news broadcasts).
Example of recieved pronunciation:
- the /r/ is not pronounced in words such as “father,” “car,” “butter,” and “farm.”
Define Standard English:
the correct form of english language.
Examples of Standard English:
- Good morning Jim. How are you? What are your plans for today?
- The weather is postponed today.
Define accentism:
the act of prejudice towards another person/group because of their accent.
Examples of accentism:
the belief/stereotype that people from Liverpool are untrustworthy.
Define dialect levelling:
regional variations of dialect are becoming less common/knowledgeable/strong + getting weaker.
Examples of dialect levelling:
a noticeable decline in the usage of strong regional accents in the United Kingdom, especially amongst the youth. Instead, many people are adopting more of “Estuary English,” which is closer to RP.
Define linguistic identity:
basing one’s own identity on the language they commonly use, especially their native language.
