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What does “Arvo” mean in Australian slang?

Afternoon

What city’s accent replaces the /t/ sound with a glottal stop?

London

How many languages are spoken in New York City?

800+

What country’s English has strong Māori influence?

New Zealand

What is a “Double-double” in Canadian slang?

Coffee with 2 creams and 2 sugars

Which accent turns “th” into /t/ or /d/?

Irish

What’s the casual greeting often used in New York slang?

Yo

What phonetic feature is always pronounced in Scottish English?

Rhotic /r/

Which accent features a rolling “r” and softened “t” and “d” sounds?

Welsh

In Texan English, what is a common feature involving modal verbs?

Double modals

In Canadian English, what happens to /dj/ and /tj/ sounds?

They become /dʒ/ and /tʃ/

What does “Peng” mean in London slang?

Attractive

Which accent preserves the /r/ sound in all environments and uses “wee” often?

Belfast

What does “Wicked” mean in Boston slang?

Very

What does “Craic” mean in Irish slang?

Fun or gossip

What does “Y’all” mean in Texan English?

You all

What vowel shift occurs in New Zealand where /i/ becomes…?

/u/

What place has more canals than Venice?

Birmingham