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Episode 143: The Great Vowel Shift (Part 3)

The History of English Podcast

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Canadian Raising and the Pronunciation of Vowels

Exploring the pronunciation of vowel sounds in Canadian English and how Canadian raising, the use of an older O vowel sound, sets it apart from American English. The chapter discusses the origins of this pronunciation and its perception by Americans.

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