Advertisement

Why accents tend to change

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

Share this article

15.20 8 Jan 2025


Why accents tend to change


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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’.


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

The Science of Morning Sicknes...

00:15:03

The Science of Morning Sickness

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

00:15:03


Did You See?

00:06:44

Did You See?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:44


The birth of a "bounty of...

00:04:41

The birth of a "bounty of barn owl chicks"

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:41


A call for a fossil fuel infla...

00:06:09

A call for a fossil fuel inflation fund

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:09