Dialectology

The Pirate Shibboleth: A ‘Yo Ho Ho’ Myth

The classic "pirate accent" is a complete myth, a linguistic invention with surprisingly specific roots in culture, not history. This…

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A Grammar of Whalesong: The Humpback’s Dialect

Beyond the familiar sounds of the ocean lies a complex world of communication, where humpback whales sing in distinct, evolving…

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Catalan vs. Spanish: Language or Dialect?

Many people mistakenly believe Catalan is a dialect of Spanish, but this common myth hides a rich linguistic history. Discover…

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Censored by Code: Our Digital Taboos

Ever wondered why TikTokkers are talking about becoming an "accountant" or avoiding the "panini"? You're witnessing "algospeak", a creative new…

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The Spanish ‘S’ Ghost: Where Does It Go?

Ever wondered why the 's' in Spanish sometimes vanishes into thin air or turns into a soft puff of air?…

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The Glottal Stop in Yucatecan Spanish

Travel to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and you might hear a secret sound hiding within the local Spanish. This subtle ‘pop’…

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Equatoguinean Spanish: Africa’s Outlier

Did you know Spanish is an official language in Africa? Spoken in Equatorial Guinea, this unique dialect preserves sounds lost…

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The ‘J’ for ‘S’ Swap in Rural Andes

In the rural highlands of the Andes, you might hear Spanish spoken with a curious twist, where the 's' sound…

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Reading a City: The Dialects of Lima

To listen to Lima is to hear the story of Peru itself. The capital's Spanish is a vibrant urban sociolect,…

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The Spanish of the Sahara

Deep in the Western Sahara, a unique and resilient dialect of Spanish persists, heavily seasoned with the grammar and vocabulary…

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