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Can We Help?: Dude: American words and pronunciations

Video Can We Help?: Dude: American words and pronunciations

TLF ID M015546

Where does the word 'dude' come from? Why do speakers of English often pronounce words differently depending on their country of origin - not only because of their accent? Find out with Professor Kate Burridge when she takes on these questions from viewers.

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Topics English language Word meanings Pronunciation Spelling Language evolution
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