New York City Accent Features

The video explores Bernie Sanders' distinctive New York City accent, tracing its roots to early English settlers. It delves into specific features like the 'thought' vowel and non-rhoticity, highlighting how these elements are fading over generations. The video also examines variations in the accent based on ethnicity and class, with a focus on Sanders' Jewish intonations. Additionally, it discusses the pronunciation of the 'hyu' sound, comparing it to historical changes in English pronunciation.

What is the origin of the New York City accent according to the video?

• French settlers

• Irish immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• Early English settlers

Which vowel sound is highlighted as a key feature of the New York City accent?

• The 'boot' vowel

• The 'sit' vowel

• The 'cat' vowel

• The 'thought' vowel

How has the 'thought' vowel changed over generations?

• It has become less distinct

• It has remained the same

• It has disappeared completely

• It has become more distinct

What does 'non-rhotic' mean in the context of the New York City accent?

• Pronouncing Rs more strongly

• Replacing Rs with Ls

• Dropping Rs except before vowels

• Adding Rs at the end of words

Why did R-dropping lose its prestige after World War II?

• It was difficult to pronounce

• It was associated with criminals

• Americans focused on their own identity

• Americans wanted to maintain ties to England

How does class influence the New York City accent?

• It is more pronounced among the upper class

• It is more pronounced among the working class

• It is equally pronounced across all classes

• It is not influenced by class

What is a notable feature of Sanders' speech related to his Jewish background?

• Using a higher pitch

• Pronouncing Ts at the end of words

• Dropping Hs at the beginning of words

• Adding extra vowels

What sound do both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump pronounce distinctively?

• The 'hyu' sound

• The 'sh' sound

• The 'th' sound

• The 'ch' sound

Why do New Yorkers drop the H at the beginning of some words?

• It is easier to spell

• It is a recent trend

• It is considered more prestigious

• It takes less energy to pronounce

What historical change in English pronunciation is mentioned in the video?

• Pronouncing 'r' as 'l'

• Changing 'th' to 'f'

• Adding an H to 'apple'

• Dropping the H in 'what', 'where', and 'when'