S2. E19. Why Does "U" Sound Different in the North of England? /ʌ/ vs /ʊ/

About this episode

This episode explores the differences in the pronunciation of the 'U' sound between northern and southern England.

In this lesson you'll learn why the "U" sound is different in the north and south of England. You'll also learn about some other key differences between northern and southern English accents to help you improve your understanding of different British accents. 🗣️ Join Emma's Pronunciation Hub Today: https://courses.pronunciationwithemma.com/podcast Follow Me on Social Media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/pronunciationwithemma Instagram: www.instagram.com/pronunciationwithemma

People in this episode

Host: Emma

Topics covered

• British accents
• northern English
• southern English
• pronunciation differences
• language learning

Keywords

• U sound
• northern accent
• southern accent
• British pronunciation
• language education

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Organizations: Pronunciation Hub, YouTube, Instagram

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