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The Science and History of English Accents: Interview with Valerie Fridland

Words for Granted by Raymond Belli

Apr 20, 202646:20Society & Culture

In this episode, Ray talks with linguist Valerie Friedland about accents—what they are, where they come from, and why everyone has one. They explore how accents begin in early childhood, how regional speech patterns chan...

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The Science and History of English Accents: Interview with Valerie Fridland is an episode from Words for Granted by Raymond Belli. In this episode, Ray talks with linguist Valerie Friedland about accents—what they are, where they come from,...

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Published Apr 20, 2026, 46:20 long, audio available.