Hong Kong English: Phonological Variations Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 phonemes the “Th” phoneme has been replaced in Hong Kong English
A
”s” or “f”
2
Q
If “Th” is sometimes replaced with the “f” phoneme, what has occurred?
A
Th-fronting
3
Q
What has been shown socially with using “f” or “s” instead of “Th”?
A
There is no social link to the pronunciation
4
Q
Is L-vocalisation common in Hong Kong English?
A
Yes
5
Q
Is there a social link to using L-vocalisation in Hong Kong English?
A
No
