nonstandard dialect

Questions

What does nonstandard dialect mean?

Any spoken variety of a language that deviates from the socially dominant or prestigious dialect.

How to pronounce nonstandard dialect

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nonstandard dialect”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “nonstandard dialect”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “nonstandard dialect” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.