Accent & Dialect - Lesson 1

The pronunciation of words specific to where you are from is called

The words and grammar used specific to a location is called

Which of the following describes pronouncing 'think' as 'fink'?

• Yod-dropping

• Th-fronting

• Glottal Stops

• H-dropping

Which of the following describes pronouncing 'hello' as 'ello'?

• Yod-dropping

• Th-fronting

• Glottal Stops

• H-dropping

Which of the following describes pronouncing 'news' as 'noos'?

• Yod-dropping

• Th-fronting

• Glottal Stops

• H-dropping

Which of the following describes pronouncing 'kitten' as 'ki-en'?

• Yod-dropping

• Th-fronting

• Glottal Stops

• H-dropping

What does MLE stand for?

What was the traditional accent of London called before MLE?

Which of the following is a word used to describe this idea- 'Some accents/dialects are viewed as more "proper" or high-status'?

• Stigma

• Standardisation

• Prestige

Which of the following is a word used to describe this idea-  'The process of establishing a "standard" form of language'?

• Stigma

• Standardisation

• Prestige