The History of English Podcast Episode 140: You Say ‘To-may-to’
Aug 28, 2020
Explore the significance of the great vowel shift in English, uncover the impact of vowel shifts in regional accents, and understand the distinctions between consonant and vowel sounds. Discover the variation and fluidity of vowel sounds, delve into the spellings of the 'ee' sound, and uncover the evolution of the 'Ooh' sound and the caught-caught merger. Learn about the positioning of pure vowel sounds and their influence on other vowel sounds, including the role of the schwa sound.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Vowel Shifts and the Impact on Pronunciation and Spelling
04:31 • 5min
Differences between Consonant and Vowel Sounds
09:23 • 2min
The Variation and Fluidity of Vowel Sounds
11:36 • 11min
The Spellings of the 'ee' Sound in English Words
22:20 • 19min
Vowel shifts, front and back vowels, and the association of the letter O with the short O-sound
41:36 • 2min
The Pronunciation of the 'Ooh' Sound and the Caught-Caught Merger
43:43 • 16min
The Pure Vowel Sounds and the Influence of Schwa
59:35 • 7min