English and its Varieties. An Analysis of the British and the North American Sound System

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The paper explores the variations in English pronunciation, focusing on dialects and accents influenced by factors such as age, gender, and geography. It highlights two standard pronunciations: Received Pronunciation (RP) as the Standard British accent and General American (GA) as the North American standard. The study emphasizes the challenges English learners face, particularly those accustomed to British English, when encountering the General American accent, especially through media exposure.