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*New Mexican English do not have the non-rhotic glide of [[Southern English]]. It does however have a sing-song pattern of speech, this is due to communications with speakers of Spanish, Tiwa, Tewa, Navajo and Apache. The sing-song intonation is not dependent on bilingualism or multilingualism, and displays itself with native English speakers in the area as well. | *New Mexican English do not have the non-rhotic glide of [[Southern English]]. It does however have a sing-song pattern of speech, this is due to communications with speakers of Spanish, Tiwa, Tewa, Navajo and Apache. The sing-song intonation is not dependent on bilingualism or multilingualism, and displays itself with native English speakers in the area as well. | ||
*A monophthongal /a/ in "skillet" frying-pan, "poke" paper sack, "green beans" string beans, and nice time. | *A monophthongal /a/ in "skillet" frying-pan, "poke" paper sack, "green beans" string beans, and nice time. | ||
| − | *The letters ''ñ'' and ''ll'' are pronounced as they are in Spanish. | + | *The letters ''ñ'' and ''ll'' are pronounced as they are in Spanish, when in relation to words of Spanish origin. |
===Spelling=== | ===Spelling=== | ||
| − | * | + | *''[[Chile (Capsicum)|Chile]]'', only used in reference to the New Mexico chile pepper, ''chili'' is equated in Texas style chili con carne. |
===Shortenings=== | ===Shortenings=== | ||
*''member'', of "remember". | *''member'', of "remember". | ||
===Various=== | ===Various=== | ||
*Spanish loanwords, that mean the same thing as they do in Spanish are as follows; ''acequia'' (irrigation ditch), ''canales'' (rain gutters), ''vigas'' (house rafters), and coyote. | *Spanish loanwords, that mean the same thing as they do in Spanish are as follows; ''acequia'' (irrigation ditch), ''canales'' (rain gutters), ''vigas'' (house rafters), and coyote. | ||
| − | *Spanish loanwords, that do not mean the same thing as they do in Spanish are as follows; ''corazón'' (heart, but implies sweetheart, courage, and strength), ''hui'' (pronounced '' | + | *Spanish loanwords, that do not mean the same thing as they do in Spanish are as follows; ''corazón'' (heart, but implies sweetheart, courage, and strength), ''hui'' (pronounced ''ooe |
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Revision as of 14:06, November 4, 2015
New Mexican English is a term for the dialect, and sub-dialects of, American English spoken in New Mexico. When written is follows the rules established in American English, it can be colloquially represented in writing as well, see the numerous Western films and novels set in New Mexico.
Differences
Pronunciations
- Unlike a majority of Southern English dialects cot and caught do share the same pronunciation. Card and cord, as well as pin and pen, have the same pronunciation as a vast majority of other varieties of American English. However, father and bother have merged in pronunciation.
- New Mexican English do not have the non-rhotic glide of Southern English. It does however have a sing-song pattern of speech, this is due to communications with speakers of Spanish, Tiwa, Tewa, Navajo and Apache. The sing-song intonation is not dependent on bilingualism or multilingualism, and displays itself with native English speakers in the area as well.
- A monophthongal /a/ in "skillet" frying-pan, "poke" paper sack, "green beans" string beans, and nice time.
- The letters ñ and ll are pronounced as they are in Spanish, when in relation to words of Spanish origin.
Spelling
- Chile, only used in reference to the New Mexico chile pepper, chili is equated in Texas style chili con carne.
Shortenings
- member, of "remember".
Various
- Spanish loanwords, that mean the same thing as they do in Spanish are as follows; acequia (irrigation ditch), canales (rain gutters), vigas (house rafters), and coyote.
- Spanish loanwords, that do not mean the same thing as they do in Spanish are as follows; corazón (heart, but implies sweetheart, courage, and strength), hui (pronounced ooe