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This second edition of Dialects:

*has been revised throughout

*introduces the many dialects of English spoken in the United Kingdom

*reveals the key issues that dialectology engages with

*uses both the international phonetic alphabet and simple representations of sounds to explain pronunciations

*involves readers in collecting data

*contains numerous illustrative maps

*is written in a lively and engaging style, with information on 'posh and less posh' dialects and spotting your dialect area.