THE PRINCIPAL TYPES OF ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
Keywords:
English pronunciation, recieved pronunciation (RP), General American (GenAm), Rhoticity, Non-rhoticity, Standart English Accents, phonological variation, sociolinguistics, language standardization, accent taxonomy.Abstract
The main forms of English pronunciation, an area of research essential
to phonetics and sociolinguistics, are systematically summarized in this article. While
recognizing the importance of other national and regional standards, it looks at the
historical development and distinguishing phonological characteristics of the two most
significant reference accents, Received Pronunciation (RP) and General American
(GenAm). The conversation emphasizes how crucial it is to comprehend pronunciation
diversity in the context of academic instruction and international English
communication.
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