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Aussie English

Aussie English. Phonological features. *Non-rhotic accent and it is similar to the other Southern Hemisphere accents. *[ei] becomes [ æ i ] ex. Day,say *[i: ] becomes [i∂ ] ex.he,me *[ai ] becomes [ ⊃ i] ex.nine,hight : :. Semantical features.

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Aussie English

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  1. Aussie English

  2. Phonological features *Non-rhotic accent and it is similar to the other Southern Hemisphere accents. *[ei] becomes [æi ] ex. Day,say *[i: ] becomes [i∂ ] ex.he,me *[ai ] becomes [⊃i] ex.nine,hight : :

  3. Semantical features • outback (remote) • bush (wooded area) • creek (stream,river) • Barbie (barbecue) • Cossie/Cozzie(swimwear) • Fotty (foot ball) : :

  4. Syntax • Grammar & spelling is related to those of British English.

  5. Discourse style

  6. Broad Australian English General Australian English Cultivated Australian English Main 6 states Regional difference

  7. Typical features of Aussie English Young people use… Social Difference

  8. Aussie English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgYJChshyno

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