GLASGOW / GLASWEGIAN Accent

GLASGOW / GLASWEGIAN Accent

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English, Other

KG - University

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The video explores the Glaswegian accent and Scottish dialects, featuring Steven Stevens from Glasgow. It covers traditional Scottish attire, vowel and consonant sound differences, diphthong variations, and unique vocabulary in Glasgow. The video provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and speaking with a Glaswegian accent.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'true Scotsman' according to the video?

Someone who wears a kilt without underwear

Someone who wears a kilt with underwear

Someone who lives in Glasgow

Someone who speaks with a Glaswegian accent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Glaswegian accent differ in the pronunciation of the short vowel 'i'?

It is pronounced as 'ee'

It is pronounced as 'ah'

It is pronounced as 'oo'

It is pronounced as 'eh'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a Glaswegian accent, how is the 'R' sound typically pronounced?

It is tapped

It is elongated

It is rolled

It is silent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the 'W' sound followed by 'H' pronounced in a Glaswegian accent?

It is aspirated

It is silent

It is elongated

It is rolled

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference in the pronunciation of the diphthong 'ohh' in Glaswegian?

It is more nasal

It is straighter

It is silent

It is more rounded

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What word is commonly used in Glasgow instead of 'little'?

Mini

Small

Tiny

Wee

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the 'not' part of words like 'couldn't' replaced in Glaswegian dialect?

With 'nae'

With 'knee'

With 'ne'

With 'nay'