Lancashire accent may be lost ‘in the next few generations’, study suggests
by George Lithgow
Dec 28, 2023
2 minutes
The Lancashire accent is dying out and may be lost “in the next few generations”, researchers have warned.
Known for its distinctive “strong r” sound at the end of some words, the accent is uncommon in younger generations, a study has found.
Lancaster University’s Dr Danielle Turton said
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