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Why Do Accents Reveal Socio-Economic Status and Ethnicity?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Accents are distinctive variations in pronunciation of a language.
  • They can be native or foreign, local or national.
  • This variation provides information about geographical locality.
  • It also indicates socio-economic status and ethnicity.
  • Such cues help categorize speakers into social groups.

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