CONSONANTS OF PAKISTANI ENGLISH: A STUDY OF /Θ/& /Ð/
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Pakistani English is assumed to be different from other accents and dialects of English on the basis of phonological variables. This research would investigate the consonants of Pakistani English with special focus on /θ/& /ð/. The aim of this research is to explore how Pakistani English is different from other varieties of English on the bases of differences in consonants. The sample of this investigation consists of postgraduate students (both male and female comprising age group 23-30 years selected from Department of English University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus. The scope of this study would be limited to the English speech community of Pakistan. The data is collected through word list recordings. This research would be beneficial for the English speech community of Pakistan.
Authors and Affiliations
Syeda Iqra Shabbir, Abdur Rehman Tariq, Hafiz Ahmad Bilal, Huma Nazar, Rana Muhammad Haris Rafiq
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