STANDARDS OF PRONUNCIATION IN AMERICAN ENGLISH

This article explores the concept of American-based pronunciation standards, focusing on General American (GA) English, which is widely recognized as the "neutral" accent in the United States. It delves into the distinctive features of GA, including itsrhotic nature, the flapping of /t/ and /d/, vowel pronunciations, unstressed vowelreductions, and nasal sounds. The article highlights the role of GA in education, media, and professional settings, where it is taught as the standard for clear communication. I

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2024-12-03
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14265961
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Linguistic Variation and Morphology
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STANDARDS OF PRONUNCIATION IN AMERICAN ENGLISH

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STANDARDS OF PRONUNCIATION IN AMERICAN ENGLISH

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Abstract

This article explores the concept of American-based pronunciation standards, focusing on General American (GA) English, which is widely recognized as the "neutral" accent in the United States. It delves into the distinctive features of GA, including itsrhotic nature, the flapping of /t/ and /d/, vowel pronunciations, unstressed vowelreductions, and nasal sounds. The article highlights the role of GA in education, media, and professional settings, where it is taught as the standard for clear communication. I

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