A-Z: General definitions
- Rabbi
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- Rack
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- Rainbow
- Ramah
- Ramoth-Gilead
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- Received Pronunciation
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A-Z: General definitions: Received Pronunciation
Definition
Often viewed as the standard form of English pronunciation, based on middle-class speech from southern England. Sociolinguistic factors mean that it has been the accent of those with power and wealth since the early 20th century. It is sometimes referred to as ‘BBC English.’
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