The History of English Podcast Bonus Episode 4: Let Me ‘Buoy’ Your Spirits
Oct 29, 2013
Explore the history of the word 'buoy' and why it's pronounced differently. Learn about the linguistic divisions in 7th century Britain and variations in English dialects. Discover the origins of 'football', 'soccer', 'boy', and 'buoy'. Dive into the different pronunciations of 'buoy' across languages and how they have evolved over time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Differences between West-Saxon and Anglion Dialects in Anglo-Saxon Britain
02:49 • 2min
Differences in Dialects and Pronunciations of English
05:09 • 2min
The Origins of 'Football', 'Soccer', 'Boy', and 'Buoy'
07:11 • 3min
The Evolution of Buoy Pronunciation
09:42 • 8min