Levels of Linguistic Variation in Durham.

Kerswill, P. E.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Levels of Linguistic Variation in Durham.

Kerswill, P. E.

Journal of Linguistics, v23 n1 p25-49 Mar 1987

Drawing a distinction between lexical and phonological variation reveals differences in sociolinguistic patterning. A comparison of dialects within the Durham, England speech community is discussed on these levels. Phonetic motivation, speech style, and social and situational factors are shown to interact in complex ways in connected speech processes. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Bidialectalism, Connected Discourse, Dialect Studies, English, Language Patterns, Language Role, Language Standardization, Language Styles, Language Variation, Lexicology, Phonetics, Phonology, Regional Dialects, Sex Differences, Shift Studies, Sociolinguistics

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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