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English 12 Public

Mancunian Features

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What changes in the pronunciation of "bath"?

There is no /ɑ:/. The vowel is shortened.

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How would a Manc pronounce "Chuddy" (Chewing gum)?

/tʃʊde/

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What sound replaces /ʌ/ in the Mancunian accent?

/ʊ/

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Can you name a slang word from Manchester?

Excellent!

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How would a Manc pronounce "Buzzing" (Excited)?

/bʊzɪn/

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How would a Manc pronounce "gagging" (Thirsty)?

/gægɪn/

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How would a Manc say this: "What's the weather like?"

/wɒts ðə wefə laɪk/

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How would a Manc say this tag question: "It would be nice, wouldn't it"

/wʊnt ɪt/

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How would a Manc pronounce this: "There's nothing as pretty as a sunflower"

/ðəz nʊfɪn əz prɪte əz ə sʊnflaʊə/

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How would a Manc pronounce this: "My mom was very helpful, but I prefer working alone"

/mi mʊm wəz vere elpfəl / bʊt aɪ prifɜ: wɜ:kɪn ə'ləʊn/

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How would a Mancunian pronounce this phrase: "Are you coming to my house?"

/ə ju: kʊmɪn tə mi aʊs/

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Is Manc a rhotic accent?

No, it isn't. It is non-rhotic

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