Aussie English

Phonological features

*Non-rhotic accent and it is similar to the other Southern Hemisphere accents.

*[ei] becomes [æi ] ex. Day,say*[i: ] becomes [i∂ ] ex.he,me*[ai ] becomes [⊃i] ex.nine,hight : :

Semantical features

outback (remote) bush (wooded area) creek (stream,river) Barbie (barbecue) Cossie/Cozzie (swimwear) Fotty (foot ball) : :

Syntax

Grammar & spelling is related to those of British English.

Discourse style

Hello! G’day!

Thank you / Sorry No worries

Pardon? Sorry?

Pardon. Excuse me.

Thank you Ta

You’re welcome Pleasure.

See you later Catch ya later.

Regional difference

Broad Australian English General Australian English Cultivated Australian

English

Main 6 states

New South Wales

Queens-land

NorthernTerritory

WesternAustralia

SouthAustralia

Victoria Tasmania

Social Difference

Typical features of Aussie English

Young people use…

Aussie English

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