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S2. E19. Why Does "U" Sound Different in the North of England? /ʌ/ vs /ʊ/

15 min • 5 augusti 2025

In this lesson you'll learn why the "U" sound is different in the north and south of England.

You'll also learn about some other key differences between northern and southern English accents to help you improve your understanding of different British accents.

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