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Aussie English
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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 :
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Semantical features outback (remote) bush (wooded area) creek (stream,river) Barbie (barbecue) Cossie/Cozzie (swimwear) Fotty (foot ball) :
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Syntax Grammar & spelling is related to those of British English.
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Discourse style Hello! G ’ day! Thank you / SorryNo worries Pardon?Sorry? Pardon.Excuse me. Thank youTa You ’ re welcomePleasure. See you laterCatch ya later.
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Regional difference Broad Australian English General Australian English Cultivated Australian English Main 6 states New South Wales Queens- land Northern Territory Western Australia South Australia VictoriaTasmani a
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Social Difference Typical features of Aussie English Young people use …
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