Full Description
A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world.
Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field
Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties
Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of 'New Englishes', sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change.
Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades
Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication
Contents
Preface vii
Maps ix
Introduction: Research Trends in Variety Studies 1
How to Use This Book 8
A 9
B 43
C 55
D 86
E 104
F 119
G 130
H 141
I 151
J 165
K 168
L 172
M 186
N 201
O 221
P 228
Q 258
R 261
S 272
T 309
U 323
V 328
W 342
X 350
Y 351
Z 353
Appendix A: Lexical Sets 355
Appendix B: Guide to Phonetic Symbols 357
Appendix C: IPA and American Transcription 360
Reference Guide for Varieties of English 363
