Multicultural London English Flashcards
1
Q
Who observed MLE?
A
Trudgill
2
Q
What is a Multiethnolect?
A
A dialect that is formed from multiple ethnicities
3
Q
Is MLE a multiethnolect?
A
Yes
4
Q
Which dialect has MLE replaced?
A
Cockney
5
Q
What is it called when the “th” phoneme is replaced with “f”?
A
th-fronting
6
Q
What non-standard hedging word is used in MLE beginning with “l”?
A
Like
7
Q
What is it called when there is an omission of the “t” phoneme in some words?
A
Glottal stops
8
Q
What word is used for lower quality streets in MLE?
A
Ends
9
Q
Other than th-fronting, name another MLE phoneme substitution for “th”
A
“d” phoneme
