Posted: January 16th, 2017

Is there a correct and proper way to pronounce English?

Many people have their own ideas of what is “correct” English. There are those who believe that one accent is superior to others. What is considered “good” English? Is there a correct and proper way to pronounce English? Is one accent “better” than another, or are they just different? How does a person’s accent or way of pronouncing words affect the way others perceive him/her due to prejudice or stereotyping? Provide clear examples from the media or from personal experience in your discussion to illustrate your opinions.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.