Features
Phonological:
- Younger Canadians tend to say 'zee' for the letter Z, whilst older generations pronounce it 'zed'.
- In words like 'adult' and 'composite' the stress is usually on the first syllable, as in SE.
- Pecan is usually /ˈpiːkæn/, as with the SE pronunciation.
Grammatical:
- Canadian and British English share idioms like 'in hospital' and 'at university'
Terms common in CE and SE:
- Tin
- Cutlery
- Dressing gown
- Tap
- Serviette
- Pencil crayon
- Chips/ chippies.
