Vowel Centralization Constraint in Bangladeshi English and Its Implications from a GELT Viewpoint

Rahman Tanvir

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Vowel Centralization Constraint in Bangladeshi English and Its Implications from a GELT Viewpoint

Authors:

Rahman Tanvir

Publisher:

Université Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran

Journal:

Studies in Linguistics and Language Education Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.60-76

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001553961

pISSN:

3088-8115

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Abstract:

 This research examines vocal variation in Bangladeshi English (BdE) through the lens of World Englishes, with particular attention to the systematic peripheralization of vowels. Employing Harmonic Grammar as the theoretical framework, the study investigates the interaction of constraints such as No Centralization and Maximize Sonority. The findings reveal consistent substitution of Received Pronunciation central vowels with more peripheral realizations, indicating BdE’s distinct phonological identity. The study contributes to legitimizing BdE as a localized variety and highlights pedagogical implications within Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT).

Article Details

Vowel Centralization Constraint in Bangladeshi English and Its Implications from a GELT Viewpoint

Authors:

Rahman Tanvir

Publisher:

Université Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran

Journal:

Studies in Linguistics and Language Education Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.60-76

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001553961

pISSN:

3088-8115

Constraint Interaction

Global Englishes Language Teaching

World Englishes

Bangladeshi English

Central Vowels

Sonority Maximization

ESL

EFL

Optimality Theory

Harmonic Grammar

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Article Details

Authors: Rahman Tanvir

Publisher: Université Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran

Journal: Studies in Linguistics and Language Education Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.60-76

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001553961

pISSN: 3088-8115

Issues

Authors:

Rahman Tanvir

Publisher:

Université Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran

Journal:

Studies in Linguistics and Language Education Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.60-76

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001553961

pISSN:

3088-8115