Standard Accents Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is considered to be the Standard British Accent for Americans?
Received Pronunciation
What is a Standard Accent considered to be?
An accent that is correct for the whole of a country
What status do Standard accents usually give?
High status
What type of accent is a non-standard accent?
A regional accent
What would be an example of a non-standard British accent?
Glaswegian
How are Non-Standard accents seen in Society?
They are considered lower status
How does an accent acquire the “Standard” label?
It has to be viewed highly in society
Why does the Standard Accent sometimes change?
Because people begin to feel better about other accent variations
What is Inherent Value Hypothesis?
The belief that an accent has inherited its “Standard” value in a society due to having the most pleasing phonological attributes.
What is the Imposed Norm Hypothesis?
The belief that an accent has achieved the “Standard” label by accident over time
