Received Pronunciation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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The form of pronunciation of the English language traditionally spoken by the educated classes of the south-east of England, considered to be a standard (see received) for British English and used as such in the pronunciation schemes of most British dictionaries.

Commonly attributed to Alexander John Ellis but already used earlier.

BBC English King's English Queen's English RP

OP Original Pronunciation

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