Yhn WorldElections first seen 15 h ago, last 36 min ago, peak #11
The Great Vowel Shift Draws Fresh Attention
Original: The Great Vowel Shift
The Great Vowel Shift, the major change in English pronunciation between roughly 1400 and 1700 that reshaped how long vowels sound, is being discussed. The shift explains why English spelling often mismatches pronunciation, since spelling froze while speech kept changing. It remains a landmark topic in the history of the English language and linguistics.
Why now: unclear
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 12 snapshots from 15 h ago to 36 min ago.
Evidence
- The Great Vowel Shift · bryanrasmussen · 16
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