7min chapter

The Glenn Show cover image

John McWhorter – January 2025 Q&A

The Glenn Show

CHAPTER

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.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode