Devon Accent Information Flashcards
What roots does the Devon accent have?
Saxon and Old English roots
What is present in the West Country of Devon? Why?
Slight accent variations due to Anglo-Saxon territory spreads
What is happening to the Devon accent? Why?
It is gradually changing due to urbanisation
What are Lexical variations?
Ways of saying words differently
How is “You” lexically varied in Devon accents?
It is said as “Ye”
What happens to “They” in Devon?
It can replace the words “They” or “Those”
What is an example of more “They” abundance in the Devon dialect?
“They shoes be mine”
What does “Starved” mean in the Devon dialect?
Means “Cold”
What type of accent is the Devon accent in terms of “r” stressing?
A rhotic accent
How are vowel sounds different compared to Cornish accents?
Devon Vowel sounds are lengthened
Name 2 Grammatical Variations in the Devon Accent
“Thee” has been sustained
Double negative usage
