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Why accents tend to change

Over time, your accents can tend to change. According to research, Queen Elizabeth II sounded mor...

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15.20 8 Jan 2025


Why accents tend to change


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15.20 8 Jan 2025


Over time, your accents can tend to change. According to research, Queen Elizabeth II sounded more cockney throughout her 70-year reign. So, why does this happen?

To discuss, Seán is joined by Rob Drummond, Professor of Sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of ‘You’re All Talk: Why we Are What we Speak’.


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