Episode 184: Spelling Says a Lot (Part 1)
The History of English Podcast
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The Journey of the Letter A and Beyond
This chapter explores the evolution of the letter A and its various sounds in English, detailing shifts from Old English through the Great Vowel Shift. It also examines the impacts of spelling conventions, historical changes, and the phonetic representation of other consonants, illustrating the complexities of English pronunciation.
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