A Dictionary of Varieties of English

A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world. Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of New Englishes , sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change. Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication

A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents acomprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms ofEnglish spoken throughout the contemporary world.* Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to currentresearch trends in the field* Includes definitions both for the varieties of Englishand regions they feature, and for terms and conceptsderived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties* Explores important research issues including the transportationof dialects of English, the rise of 'New Englishes'sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking localesand the study of language contact and change.* Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of Englishand the advances made in the study of varieties of the language inrecent decades* Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students andscholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varietiesof the most widely accepted language of internationalcommunication

Preface viiMaps ixIntroduction: Research Trends in Variety Studies 1How to Use This Book 8A 9B 43C 55D 86E 104F 119G 130H 141I 151J 165K 168L 172M 186N 201O 221P 228Q 258R 261S 272T 309U 323V 328W 342X 350Y 351Z 353Appendix A: Lexical Sets 355Appendix B: Guide to Phonetic Symbols 357Appendix C: IPA and American Transcription 360Reference Guide for Varieties of English 363