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Describing Kiwi English: Phonology, Semantics, Syntax and more…

Describing Kiwi English: Phonology, Semantics, Syntax and more…. In General…. Ethnicity: Maori (Native)--- Pakeha (People from Europe) New Zealand English is also called ‘ Kiwi ’ English English became to be spoken since the late 18 th century NZE. Phonology (sound). Kiwi vowels

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Describing Kiwi English: Phonology, Semantics, Syntax and more…

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  1. Describing Kiwi English:Phonology, Semantics, Syntax and more…

  2. In General… • Ethnicity: Maori (Native)---Pakeha(People from Europe) • New Zealand English is also called ‘Kiwi’ English • English became to be spoken since the late 18th century • NZE

  3. Phonology (sound) • Kiwi vowels • High Rise Terminal - I went home? And had my tea? And watched televeison? (As statements!)

  4. Semantics(Lexicon) Kiwi American Tap faucet Togs bathing/swimming suit Tomato sauce ketchup Serviette napkin Lolly candy Rubber eraser

  5. Syntax(Grammar) • The morphology and and syntax of Standard English in New Zealand do not differ categorically from those of standard British (unfortunately…) BUT

  6. A preference for –ves plurals with words like roof, wharf rather than an –fs plural • A greater use of proven as the past participle of prove. • The use of yous (non-standard) • The use of tag eh?, to check comprehension, but partly as a solidarity marker (with falling intonation)

  7. Discourse (Communication) • Kiaora! G’day mate! (Hello) • Sweet as… (Fine or very good) • Good on you mate! (Congratulations!) • A: How’s it goin’, mate? B: Not too bad, thanks. • A: See ya. B: Catch ya later.

  8. Variation • Ethnic: Maori English • Regional and Social: Very Little

  9. Do I have a kiwi accent?

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