‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds

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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/01/happy-vowel-key-indicator-social-class-manchester-accents-study

Period	1/07/2026

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Title ‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds
Media name/outlet The Guardian
Date 1/07/26
Persons Danielle Turton

Title	‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds
Media name/outlet	The Guardian
Date	1/07/26
Persons	Danielle Turton