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What city’s accent replaces the /t/ sound with a glottal stop?
London
What does “Y’all” mean in Texan English?
You all
What country’s English has strong Māori influence?
New Zealand
What does “Craic” mean in Irish slang?
Fun or gossip
Which accent turns “th” into /t/ or /d/?
Irish
What place has more canals than Venice?
Birmingham
In Canadian English, what happens to /dj/ and /tj/ sounds?
They become /dʒ/ and /tʃ/
Which accent preserves the /r/ sound in all environments and uses “wee” often?
Belfast
What phonetic feature is always pronounced in Scottish English?
Rhotic /r/
What does “Peng” mean in London slang?
Attractive
Which accent features a rolling “r” and softened “t” and “d” sounds?
Welsh
What does “Wicked” mean in Boston slang?
Very
What vowel shift occurs in New Zealand where /i/ becomes…?
/u/
What is a “Double-double” in Canadian slang?
Coffee with 2 creams and 2 sugars
In Texan English, what is a common feature involving modal verbs?
Double modals
What does “Arvo” mean in Australian slang?
Afternoon
