The History of English Podcast

Episode 113: A Zouthern Accent

Jun 27, 2018
Explore the unique features of the Middle English dialects spoken in southern England after the Norman Conquest, including pronunciation shifts and usage of pronoun forms. Discover the oldest English beast fable poem from the 13th century and its significance in English literature. Analyze the southern accent features in English pronunciation, such as vowel shifts and influence on certain words. Discuss the evolution of pronunciation and spelling in Old English, including the use of 'z' and the interchangeability of 'i' and 'y'. Discover a fox's trickery and escape at the well and the differences between northern and southern accents.
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