
Episode 175: The English of Romeo and Juliet
The History of English Podcast
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Evolution of Vowel Sounds in Elizabethan English
Exploring how vowel sounds changed from short O to short A during the Elizabethan period, impacting the pronunciation of words like 'bob' and 'cough'. The chapter discusses the linguistic shifts through rhymes, spellings, and even a letter from Queen Elizabeth, hinting at the emergence of a distinct American accent from these early changes.
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