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This paper analyzes the unique word stress patterns in Nigerian Standard English (NSE) compared to British Standard English (BSE), highlighting the phenomenon of progressive stress shift as a key differentiator. The study reveals that NSE has a distinct dominant stress pattern and is largely monolectal, with minimal variation across different social and educational backgrounds. Ultimately, the findings suggest that the established stress patterns in NSE are unlikely to change due to the influence of local l

Author

Miles Miler

Language

EN