Estuary English
A relatively new accent/dialect emerging in South East England, particularly the Thames Estuary region, blending features of Received Pronunciation and working-class London speech.
Real World
BBC newsreaders like Fiona Bruce use Estuary English rather than traditional RP, reflecting how the accent has gained mainstream acceptability and prestige in broadcasting since the 1990s.
Exam Focus
Name specific phonological features (glottal stops, vowel shifts) when answering 'analyse' questions — vague references to 'accent blending' lose marks.
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