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Aussie English. Phonological features *Non-rhotic accent and it is similar to the other Southern Hemisphere accents. *[ei] becomes [ æ i ] ex. Day,say.

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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 [ æ i ] 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 Hello! G ’ day! Thank you / SorryNo worries Pardon?Sorry? Pardon.Excuse me. Thank youTa You ’ re welcomePleasure. See you laterCatch ya later.

6 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

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

8 Aussie English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgYJChshy no


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