Category Archives: Irish English

The accents and dialects of Ireland.

The 5 Best Irish Accents on Film

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Ben

As it’s Saint Patrick’s day, there have been a number of “worst Irish Accents on film articles floating around. I like to remain relatively positive here, so instead of putting out another list eviscerating Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, I’d … Continue reading →

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Dialect Profile: The Cork Accent

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Ben

(In this series, we discuss different dialects using actual video or audio samples.  This page uses the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For information about this notation, please visit my page of IPA Resources.) In Ireland, Cork means something more than the … Continue reading →

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Dublin: A Tale of Two Accents

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Ben

NOTE: This post uses the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For information about this notation, please visit my page of IPA Resources. Why does Dublin have so many dialects? Even compared to other cities in the British Isles, the city has … Continue reading →

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