Sociophonetics of Dublin English - Language Variation Study

The Sociophonetics of Dublin English explores how social inequalities shape language through the stances speakers adopt in interaction. This comprehensive study combines instrumental phonetic analysis of recorded interviews and broadcasting data with detailed qualitative examination of the socio-cultural context in Ireland. Rather than focusing solely on macro-social categories, the research investigates pragmatic norms and the fluid, situational aspects of communication that influence how speakers vary their speech. The book explains contemporary social meanings and phonetic realisations as results of diachronic development, offering readers a nuanced understanding of how Dublin English speakers navigate linguistic variation in everyday life.