1. American Tongues
... THAT IS BETTER THAN ALL OTHERS, but there is a type of English favored by actors, TV and radio announcers (American Tongues)." The woman who provides the voice for directory assistance notes that she uses a "generic homogenized speech." If there were a standard English accent, this generic homogenized sound that seems accent-less would be the standard. Video's definition of a dialect: "An accent ... accents. Words and expressions used by speakers in different regions of the country: Cabinet - milkshake Gumband - rubbberband (Pittsburgh) Pua hana - work is finished (Hawaii) Jambalaya - s...
- Word Count: 838
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School