This sounds akin to the affected lisp that developed in the Spanish court because some noble had a lisp and didn't want him to dislike them. Making some pronunciations like E-beeth-a (Ibiza). Is that correct? That's something that definitely exists today, although not as prevalent as in earlier times.
Unfortunately that’s an urban legend. The seseo/ceceo goes way further back to like the 15th century. But there is something to be said about “early colonies” maintaining the “original “ language. The canaries and Puerto Rico are said to have the more “authentic” Spanish because they were isolated. This is more what is important to maintaining a type of regional accent.
This sounds akin to the affected lisp that developed in the Spanish court because some noble had a lisp and didn't want him to dislike them. Making some pronunciations like E-beeth-a (Ibiza). Is that correct? That's something that definitely exists today, although not as prevalent as in earlier times.
Unfortunately that’s an urban legend. The seseo/ceceo goes way further back to like the 15th century. But there is something to be said about “early colonies” maintaining the “original “ language. The canaries and Puerto Rico are said to have the more “authentic” Spanish because they were isolated. This is more what is important to maintaining a type of regional accent.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonological_history_of_Spanish_coronal_fricatives
Very phonetics heavy but gives a good overview of the “Spanish lisp”
Fucking righteous! I learned something today. (Learning is my favorite.) A genuine thank you! :party-blob:
I've heard the same about the pronunciation of Thames (as in the river)
I can totally see that. Thames (rhymes with James) and Thames (rhymes with hems).