
John McWhorter – January 2025 Q&A
The Glenn Show
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Accents and Pronunciation: Understanding Language Diversity
This chapter explores the intricate distinctions between accent and pronunciation, emphasizing regional dialects and the challenges of proper name and place pronunciations. It highlights personal experiences that shape perceptions of language, illustrating how pronunciation variations represent linguistic diversity rather than deficiencies in understanding.
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