Accents: Northern Irish

Anna introduces Joel from Northern Ireland, exploring the Northern Irish accent. The video covers common phrases, vowel sounds, diphthongs, rotic sounds, and unique pronunciations like the final plosive. Joel demonstrates how these elements differ from standard British English, providing examples and explanations throughout.

What are some common phrases you might hear from an Irishman?

How does the Northern Irish accent differ in the pronunciation of the long vowel 'ah' compared to standard British English?

Can you explain the diphthong sound 'owl' in the Northern Irish accent?

Describe how the Northern Irish accent treats the letter 'R' in words.

What are the differences in the pronunciation of the word 'water' between Joel and standard British English?

How does Joel pronounce words ending in 'ING' compared to standard British English?

What is the significance of the final plosive in the Northern Irish accent?