| RP English | Old Scouse | Modern Scouse |
|---|---|---|
| [ɜː] as in 'fur' | [ɜː] | [ɛː] |
| [ɛə] as in 'square' | [ɜː] | [ɛː] |
| [riːd] as in 'read' | [iː] | [iːi̯] |
| [sliːp] as in 'sleep' | [iː] | [i] |
| [bʌtə] as in 'butter' | [bʊtə] | [bʊtɛ] |
| [fɔːk] as in 'fork' | [fɔːx] | [fɔːx] |
| [bɑːθ] as in 'bath | [bɑf] | [baf][dubious ] |
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