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Rhotic Revolution: How America’s R Became a Prestige Sound
Episode 169
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
In this episode we trace how the American r sound evolved from an elite marker in New England to a national standard, driven by radio, television and mass media. We look at the social class implications, key broadcasters, and the rapid shift that turned a phoneme into a cultural icon.
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