THE ENGLISH ACCENT IN MANCHESTER

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People who come from Manchester are also called Mancunians, and this word is also used to talk about the accent. It is not an easy accent to understand at first encounter, however, once you become familiar with it, your ear will recognize the sounds and you will be able to understand it easily.

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ENGLISH ACCENT IN MANCHESTER

There are some variations of the English pronunciation in Manchester or Mancunian, however, it still remains a Northern England accent, so it shares some similarities with other accents. Here we will cover only some of the most outstanding features.

First of all, it might be a little difficult to understand because it is a more nasal accent and the vowels are pronounced stronger and longer. If you plan to visit Manchester or want to study in this city, then it is necessary that you take the time to learn more about the accent and some words that you will only hear here.

HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE ENGLISH ACCENT IN MANCHESTER?

Now you must be wondering how to understand the English from Manchester? Well, let’s see some expressions that you will hear upon arriving in this English city.

Brew = Cup of tea

Do you want a brew?

Chuddy = Chewing gum

Do you have a chuddy?

Gaggin’ = Thirsty

Are you gaggin’?

Mint = Excellent

The game was mint!

And now let’s look at some of the sounds that vary: First, the /ʌ/ sound is more closed, like /ɔ/, for example in ‘up’, you will hear /ɔp/ instead of /ʌp/. On the other hand, the long vowel /ɑː/ is replaced by the short vowel /ɑ/, for example in ‘bath’ you will hear /bɑθ/ instead of /bɑːθ/.

In the first days you find yourself in Manchester you might face difficulties understanding the accent, however, don’t be afraid. Your ear and the exposure practice you have will make you understand your interlocutors soon!

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