The Sociophonetics of Dublin English - Studies in Language Variation

Explore the deep connection between social inequality and language through this scholarly study of Dublin English. This book provides a detailed look at how speakers use phonetic realisations and stances during interaction to navigate social landscapes. By combining instrumental phonetic analysis of recorded interviews and broadcasting data with a qualitative account of the socio-cultural context in Ireland, the text offers a multi-layered perspective on language use. It moves beyond broad macro-social categories to examine pragmatic norms and the fluid, situational aspects of communication. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how contemporary social meanings are expressed through sound. The analysis explains these phonetic realisations as the result of diachronic development, making it an essential resource for those studying linguistics, sociolinguistics, and the evolution of Irish English dialects.