Yuliyanto Sabat
Universitas PGRI Delta

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Phonological Accent Features in Anne-Marie’s and Ariana Grande’s YouTube Interviews: A Descriptive Study Lintang Fajar Aidhawardini; Yudy Prasetyo; Yuliyanto Sabat
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i2.2196

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Accent variation is an important aspect of spoken English, yet descriptive studies of phonological features in spontaneous media interviews remain limited. This study aims to describe the phonological accent features found in the vowels and consonants produced by Anne-Marie (British English) and Ariana Grande (American English) in YouTube interviews. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription to analyze pronunciation patterns in spontaneous speech. The data consist of two interview segments: one interview of Anne-Marie (2 minutes 16 seconds) and one interview of Ariana Grande (3 minutes 39 seconds). The findings show that Anne-Marie demonstrates British English features such as /ɒ/ vowels, non-rhoticity, stable /ɪ/ realization, and T-glottalization. In contrast, Ariana Grande displays American English features including /ɑː/ vowels, stable /ɪ/ realization, and rhotic pronunciation. These patterns illustrate how phonological accent features systematically reflect speakers’ linguistic identity in natural communication contexts. 
A Pragmatic Analysis of Deixis on Song Lyrics “Espresso” By Sabrina Carpenter Aizzatul Nazula; Yudy Prasetyo; Yuliyanto Sabat
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Volume 6 Nomor 1 April 2026
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v6i1.7950

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Pragmatics studies how meaning is understood in context, and deixis is an important part of it because it connects language with person, time, place, discourse, and social relationships. Song lyrics contain many context dependent expressions, so they are suitable for pragmatic analysis. This study aims to identify the types of deixis and explain their contextual meanings in the song “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The data were taken from the song lyrics and consisted of words, phrases, and sentences that contain deixis expressions. The analysis was based on the theories of Yule (1996) and Levinson (1983), who classify deixis into person, time, place, social, and discourse deixis. The results show that all five types of deixis appear in the song. Person deixis is the most dominant type, especially the use of I and you, which shows interaction between the singer and the addressee and highlights the singer’s identity. Time deixis explains when events happen, while place deixis describes movement and direction that support the lively tone of the lyrics. Social deixis shows closeness through terms of address, and discourse deixis connects ideas in the lyrics to make the message coherent. These findings show that deixis in song lyrics does not only function as reference but also expresses identity, emotions, and interpersonal relationships. This study helps readers understand how contextual meaning is built in popular song lyrics from a pragmatic perspective and shows the role of language in shaping meaning in music.