Language Change: phonological change

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shift in pronounciation that occurred between 1400-1600
Great Vowel Shift
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change in intonation since the early 1990s
uptalk
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pronounciation changes in more formal situations
upward convergence
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emergence in 20th century, making regional accents seem inferior
Received Pronounciation
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most 'acceptable' accent, with similar features the cockney, widespread in south
estuary english
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replacement for 't'
glottal stop
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Card 2

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change in intonation since the early 1990s

Back

uptalk

Card 3

Front

pronounciation changes in more formal situations

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

emergence in 20th century, making regional accents seem inferior

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

most 'acceptable' accent, with similar features the cockney, widespread in south

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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