Solomon Islands English is the

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of English spoken by Solomon Islanders.

Phonological features

Solomon Islands English has many features, especially in the

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, that show the influence of local languages. It is also influenced by

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through the

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program.

Consonant variations

Solomon Island English is non-rhotic. The Letter r tends to be a tap �or a

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in Solomon Island English. The interdental

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/θ/ and /ð/ are often realized as ̪and ̪

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References

*A Handbook of Varieties of English - Edgar W. Schneider *A Handbook of World Englishes - Blackwell Publishing {{English official language clickable map Dialects of English

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Oceanian dialects of English