Irish English docx

Irish English (IE)

Prepared by:

Beletskaya Angelina

Martseva Alina

Rekushin Denis

Severina Elisabeth

Semenova Anna

Location of Ireland (+ features of country)

ДЕНИС

Historical development of IE

Ангелина

Linguistic Features of IE

Pronunciation

Irish English has a unique set of vowel sounds, which differ from Standard British English or American English. For example, the "th" is often pronounced as [t] or [d] in Irish English, as in [tɪŋk] instead of [θɪŋk] and [dɪs] instead of [ðɪs].

Moreover, Irish people have different sound for letter U. For instance: every English speaker pronounce Ireland`s capital as [ˈdʌblɪn]. But not the Irish themselves! The [ʌ] sound is pronounced with a short, clipped vowel sound. This sound is closer to [ʊ]. Additionally, some Irish people may pronounce the [b] sound in Dublin more softly, almost like a [v] sound.

In addition, the Irish pronounce the word "bus" differently. They are like Germans, pronouncing this word as [b ʊ s].

Spelling

IE sometimes uses different spellings than British English. For example, "colour" is spelled "color" in Irish English, and "centre" is spelled "center." Irish prefer writing and pronouncing "menS" and "womenS" to British variation of "men" and "women".

Grammar

Talking about grammatical aspect, usage of the present progressive tense is less common, and Irish English speakers often use the simple present tense to describe ongoing actions. Irish English also tends to use the passive voice more often than other varieties of English.

Syntax

IE often uses a more relaxed and informal syntax than other varieties of English. For example, IE often omits the use of the word "that" in certain contexts, such as "I think he's gone" instead of "I think that he's gone."

Vocabulary

IE has a number of words and phrases that are unique.

Irish English words:

1. Press = cupboard

2. Jacks = toilet

3. Culchie = someone from a rural area or the countryside

4. Gowl = a stupid or annoying person

5. Langer = A foolish or annoying person

6. Fluthered = someone who is extremely drunk or intoxicated

7. Crisps = potato chips

8. Grand = good, fine, alright

Regional variations of IE

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