The History of English Podcast Episode 142: The Great Vowel Shift (Part 2)
Oct 22, 2020
Explore the movement of vowel sounds in the Great Vowel Shift and their impact on English spelling. Discover the pronunciation exceptions of Irish names, the shift of the 'A' sound, and the emergence of words with similar vowel sounds during this linguistic transition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Movement of Front Vowels in the Great Vowel Shift
01:32 • 27min
Irish Names, Pronunciations, and a Variation in Ronald Reagan's Name
28:35 • 2min
The Shift of the 'A' Sound in English
30:55 • 7min
Pronunciation Changes and the 'A' Sound in English
38:10 • 3min
The Great Vowel Shift: The Emergence of Words with Similar Vowel Sounds
41:12 • 7min