Features of an Irish Accent

The video explores various features of Irish accents, including the TH sound, rotic characteristics, and vowel pronunciations. It discusses the influence of Irish accents on other dialects and highlights unique Irish words and phrases. The cultural impact on accents and the natural adaptation of accents over time are also covered.

What is one of the most notable features of the Irish accent discussed in the introduction?

• The frequent use of slang

• The absence of the 'TH' sound

• The use of a high-pitched tone

• The speed of speech

How does the Irish accent typically handle the 'TH' sound?

• It is pronounced as 'Z'

• It is pronounced as 'T' or 'D'

• It is pronounced as 'F'

• It is pronounced as 'S'

What is a characteristic of the Irish accent that makes it similar to the American accent?

• The elongation of vowels

• The use of a nasal tone

• The dropping of the 'T' sound

• The use of a soft 'T' sound

Which city is mentioned as having an accent influenced by the Irish accent?

• Manchester

• Glasgow

• Liverpool

• Birmingham

How is the word 'film' typically pronounced in the Irish accent?

• Fil-om

• Fil-im

• Fil-em

• Fil-um

What is a common feature of vowel sounds in the Irish accent?

• They are pronounced with a nasal tone

• They are pronounced with a rising intonation

• They are often elongated

• They are softer and sometimes shorter

What is the Irish equivalent of saying 'What's going on?'

• What's the crack?

• What's the story?

• What's the news?

• What's happening?

How is the phrase 'top of the morning to you' viewed in Ireland?

• As a phrase used in Hollywood films

• As a formal expression

• As a common greeting

• As a traditional saying

What does the word 'crack' mean in Irish English?

• A type of dance

• A type of music

• A form of entertainment

• A type of food

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Irish accent discussed?

• Frequent use of idioms

• Use of 'TH' as 'T' or 'D'

• Rhotic pronunciation

• Soft 'T' sounds