Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English
This study explores rhythm metrics as a sociolinguistic marker in Philippine English (PhE), addressing gaps in understanding rhythmic variation in Southeast Asian Englishes. It aims to uncover how rhythmic patterns reflect sociolectal identities within a multilingual context. Using acoustic data fro...
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| description | This study explores rhythm metrics as a sociolinguistic marker in Philippine English (PhE), addressing gaps in understanding rhythmic variation in Southeast Asian Englishes. It aims to uncover how rhythmic patterns reflect sociolectal identities within a multilingual context. Using acoustic data from 30 participants in Manila, rhythm metrics (%V, ΔV, ΔC, nPVI, and rPVI) were analyzed to examine rhythmic tendencies. The findings reveal distinct patterns: PhE acrolect aligns with stress-timed rhythms of general American English, PhE basilect reflects syllable-timed features similar to Spanish, and PhE mesolect occupies a hybrid position blending elements of both. By emphasizing rhythm as a key identifier of sociolectal variation, this study advances the understanding of linguistic diversity in World Englishes and provides a novel framework for exploring identity in multilingual settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d2c271fb69744011a8bb8c97347d150c2025-08-20T02:33:54ZengMDPI AGLanguages2226-471X2025-05-0110510110.3390/languages10050101Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine EnglishTeri An Joy Magpale0Liberal Arts Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan City 54538, Republic of KoreaThis study explores rhythm metrics as a sociolinguistic marker in Philippine English (PhE), addressing gaps in understanding rhythmic variation in Southeast Asian Englishes. It aims to uncover how rhythmic patterns reflect sociolectal identities within a multilingual context. Using acoustic data from 30 participants in Manila, rhythm metrics (%V, ΔV, ΔC, nPVI, and rPVI) were analyzed to examine rhythmic tendencies. The findings reveal distinct patterns: PhE acrolect aligns with stress-timed rhythms of general American English, PhE basilect reflects syllable-timed features similar to Spanish, and PhE mesolect occupies a hybrid position blending elements of both. By emphasizing rhythm as a key identifier of sociolectal variation, this study advances the understanding of linguistic diversity in World Englishes and provides a novel framework for exploring identity in multilingual settings.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10/5/101Philippine Englishsociolectsrhythm metricsstress-timedsyllable-timedacoustic analysis |
| spellingShingle | Teri An Joy Magpale Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English Languages Philippine English sociolects rhythm metrics stress-timed syllable-timed acoustic analysis |
| title | Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English |
| title_full | Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English |
| title_short | Exploring Sociolectal Identity Through Speech Rhythm in Philippine English |
| title_sort | exploring sociolectal identity through speech rhythm in philippine english |
| topic | Philippine English sociolects rhythm metrics stress-timed syllable-timed acoustic analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10/5/101 |
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