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Episode 143: The Great Vowel Shift (Part 3)

The History of English Podcast

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The Shift of the Highest Long Vowel: UO

This chapter explores the Great Vowel Shift and focuses on the raising of vowel sounds over time. It discusses the shift that occurred with the highest long vowel sound, the UO sound, and how it allowed lower vowel sounds to move up and fill the gaps.

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