Dublin English, broad

English has existed in Dublin since the late 12th century. This vintage has meant that the popular variety of English in the city is quite far removed from other varieties on the British mainland. Noticeable in this sound file are (1) [ʊ] in the STRUT lexical class, (2) glottalisation of /t/ or shift to [h], (3) an open diphthong in GOAT, i.e. [gʌʊʔ], (4) a fronted onset in MOUTH, i.e. [mɛʊt]. Note also the lengthening and breaking of long vowels, e.g. mean [mijən] and a very open realisation of back vowels, e.g. lot [lah]. Dublin English is furthermore only weakly rhotic.

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