Similarities between Cockney and Received Pronunciation Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Does RP have th-fronting? Does Cockney?
A
RP does not, Cockney does
2
Q
Does RP have yod-dropping?
A
No
3
Q
When will Cockney drop “h”’s?
A
Consistently no matter the word class
4
Q
When will RP drop “h”’s?
A
Never
5
Q
What is one similarity between Cockney and RP?
A
Glottalization of the “t” sound
6
Q
When will t-glottalization occur in RP?
A
When the t consonant occurs before another consonant
7
Q
Which accent uses multiple negation?
A
Cockney
8
Q
What is an example of multiple negation?
A
“I aint never done nothing”
9
Q
What is a phrase from Cockney lexis used in other dialects? What does it mean?
A
“Apples and pears” for Stairs
