This language often features tense-lax neutralization before intervocalic r. The diaeresis mark is increasingly being replaced with hyphens or dropped
This language often features tense-lax neutralization before intervocalic r. The diaeresis mark is increasingly being replaced with hyphens or dropped entirely for non-loanwords in this language, which marks unusually stressed past-tense suffixes with a grave diacritic in poetry. It formerly included the ligatures ethel and ash, and the letter thorn. The Chancery Standard developed during the 15th century for use by royal clerks, and it borrowed many French words and structures after the Norman conquest. It is subject to the caught-cot merger. For 10 points, name this language commonly spoken in the Bahamas, Australia, and the United States.
This language often features tense-lax neutralization before intervocalic r.
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