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The California Vowel Shift: How Sound Shapes an Accent
Episode 105
Published 6 days, 1 hour ago
Description
In this episode we explore the coordinated chain shift that reshapes vowels in California English, tracing its origins from early low‑back merger research to modern sociolinguistic implications. We look at how the shift crosses ethnic and generational lines, influences perception, and signals a living dialect still evolving under media and digital influence.
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