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#630 - Valerie Fridland - Why Is Everyone Saying ‘Like’ and ‘Um’ All The Time?

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The Dynamics of Speech and Accent

This chapter examines the complexities of speech patterns, focusing on glottal stops and the stigma related to regional accents in the UK. It also discusses the historical evolution of phonetic features, the perception of British accents in American culture, and the adaptation of speech for social or professional gain.

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