Homogeneity and heterogeneity in lexical stress placement among Ugandan speakers of English as an L2: a view from usage-based perspective
The study delineates divergences that set apart the Ugandan accent from RP with respect to primary lexical stress placement, as well as divergences that evince variability among Ugandans. For example, differences from RP were (almost) homogenously observed in the words effect, cassava, agreement, ar...
Main Authors: | Adokorach Monica, Isingoma Bebwa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2023-10-01
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Series: | ExELL (Explorations in English Language and Linguistics) |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/exell-2023-0006 |
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