New Zealand English

New Zealand English is the dialect of English spoken in New Zealand, occasionally referred to within New Zealand as Newzild.

Related Topics:
English - New Zealand

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New Zealand English is close to Australian English in pronunciation, but has several subtle differences often overlooked by people from outside these countries. Some of these differences show New Zealand English to have more affinity with the English of southern England than Australian English does. Several of the differences also show the influence of Maori speech. The most striking difference from Australian English (and other forms of English) is the flattened i of New Zealand English.

Related Topics:
Australian English - English of southern England - Maori speech

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