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example of Bree-land in terms of the countryside beyond town: a forlorn, light-pitched brogue
DORWINION
It is important to note that the general commonality in all of the accents and regional dialects of Dorwinion is that each are based on a clear definition of vowel and consonant separation. Dorwinions, even when drawling or clipped, there is still a clearness to their articulation of letter sounds.
DORWINION - FROM VINCAER
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example: a queer blend of Dorwinion accents
GONDOR
It is important to note that the way in which those of Gondor, the common tongue of the West, speak is a fluid, soft manner as those as to give every consonant and vowel its own time, place and position in language. This means that those of Gondor speak in a way in which is monocentric and mora-timed, giving each vowel a sense of purity without inflection or variation within the usage. A vowel will have a singular, phonetic sound. 'I' will always be 'eye' and not 'ee' or 'ai' for example. Too, Gondor, for the majority, lacks the oral use of 'th', a sound which require the production of sound made from the tongue being placed between the upper and lower teeth. Instead of sounding 'th', the sound is broken up and is otherwise produced as a separate 't' and a separate 'h'. What sets the Gondor tongue apart from other languages within Middle-Earth is its use of pitch. The pitch, or tone, in which used can alter the very meaning of the word and this is more commonly used amongst the nobility where back-handed compliments, word games and the sleight of tongue is an art form.
DOL-AMROTH - NOBILITY
best defined as being 'softly-spoken' and 'well-timed' as though every word was poetry or a poem in and of itself, which commonly earns the nobility of Dol-Amroth the descriptor of being lyrical and melodic in sound. Vowels, while pure and phonetic, are often given a faint elongation and consonants a touch more defined, as though softness and hardness were constantly at war in their language or were a man and woman dancing.
example: a soft, well-spoken voice with a pitch accent
DOL-AMROTH - COMMON
where nobility is soft and well-timed, the common caste of Dol-Amroth differs. Somewhat rough and guttural, as though speaking from one's core while the breath is being held - the common man or woman is quick-spoken with their phonetic vowels and consonants that sometimes crash into one another in the speed to which they speak. The lowest of society often speak far more quickly than those higher, given that time is precious for dock-workers and this can make for interesting adjustments to the language with slang more common in the pitch than in the words used.
example: a rough, quick-spoken voice with a pitch accent
PELARGIR - NOBILITY
similar to those of Dol-Amroth in use of a monocentric and phonetic pitch accent, those of Pelargir differ in small but unique ways. While vowels are still monocentric they are less stressed, giving more focus and strength to the harder-sounding consonants. It is quite common to add secondary consonants to the language, especially in names, so as to further diminish vowel presence.
example: well-spoken with an accent of hard, elongated consonants
PELARGIR - COMMON
still yet similar to those of Dol-Amroth's common caste in being relative to their own nobility, this is where those of Pelargir cease to share too much else in common with the other port-city of Gondor. While yes, focusing in their monocentric and phonetic language in heavier use of consonants rather than vowels, the common caste of Pelargir therein becomes something more. Rumored to be at the fault of Corsair 'blending', the common caste of Pelargir takes on some flares in their language, adding voiced dental fricatives such as 'th' though the sound is more akin to 'ttthh' and is elongated, almost hissed. Too, the common caste of Pelargir have taken on airs of Corsair language in the way in which their language and way of speaking is impacted more on emotion and emphatic phrasing than in pitch. Due to this uncommon variation within their language, it is common that this caste gesticulates with their hands. When speaking with foreigners or those of nobility, the common caste is quick to ensure they're understood in their abnormal speech pattern by asking because even they are aware they differ.
example: quick-spoken with an accent of sharp, drawn-out consonants
RHOVANION
While those of Gondor are fond of putting emphasis on their consonants and those of Dorwinion are fond of putting their own upon vowels, those of Rhovanion are balanced. Where some languages subsist with being spoken from the throat, the diaphragm or even the stomach, those of Rhovanion typically sound as though they're speaking from the back of their throat. Similar to that of Rohirric, the common language of Rhovanion known as Dalish, is fond of using a wide variety of mutations within it's own language which are behold to the way in which a word is said such as soft, nasal, or aspirate. This is not the same as a pitch accent.
LAKETOWN
more common to inflect vowel and consonant usage when speaking due to the various cultures impacting the local dialect and are often known for speaking swiftly. The docksides are known for heavily using slang and mashing words together as though rushed due to lack of time or perhaps having little regard for the individuality of words.
Due to being the predominant 'accent' spoken in this playable region - they lack a defined accent.
SOUTHGLAIN
often confused with Dorwinion gypsy and Laketown docksides, Southglain is heavily blended in accents due to the constant ebb and flow of passing travelers carrying their own sounds and dialects. Due to this, Southglain has little sound of its own.
ALDOTH, GEORGSHOLT, HIGH BRIDGE, and UTTERBY
similar to Laketown and the rest of Rhovanion, these small towns scattered along the River Running do not much carry their own sound to individualize them.
BEORNING
it is not so much the differing of sound than it is the difference in the way in which they speak. Beorning take their time, are slow, polite and thoughtful and not in the rushed manner in which other folk can be. It can be said, due to their respectful and thoughtful way of speaking that they're 'honeyed' or 'pouring honey in one's ears' with their manner.
ROHAN
Rohirric is perhaps the most complex of all the languages spoken in terms of sound. Each vowel, whether soft or hard, or consonant, whether soft or hard, has levels of mutation based on 'soft', 'nasal' and 'aspirate' when spoken, the latter two of which are less commonly an issue when spoken whereas the former is the most varied in mutation used. These mutations, similar to a pitch, will adjust, alter and evolve any spoken word with new meaning. Further unlike a pitch accent, these are not just the same word with multiple meanings based on a pitch, instead every mutation will be an individual word. So with a nasal mutation you might say apple and it means apple but if you use an aspirate mutation, it actually means tree or mountain for a broad example. Vowels are traditional pronounced more central, open front and with an unrounded vowel sound which causes such sounds as 'lo' to be more as 'loh'. There is a sense of pure vowel phonetics to Rohirric, given that in uses of 'eo', the 'e' is pronounced as 'eh' and the 'o' is given individuality and separation. Though, in that same vein, their is mutation present in such terms as 'wyn', 'en' and 'ain' when speaking and these mutations depend wholly upon the words spoken and any emphatic impact used.
ROHIRRIM - NOBILITY
nobility, as is expected, speak in a more educated, clear and usually concise manner. Less prone to slang, rushing or evolving with the usage of outside influences, the Rohirric of nobility is well-balanced in terms of how it is spoken. Not hard, nor soft, not gruff nor languid, the speech of Rohan's nobility is more evenly keeled and varied. Due to being quite similar to Dalish, sometimes Rohiric accents are difficult to place though the spoken words obviously would be due to their language differences.
example: well-spoken with a subtle accent
ROHIRRIM - COMMON
commonly speaking a more rushed and slang-ridden dialect, the common caste of Rohan still maintain the even-keeled balance of their vowels and consonants and make use of the various mutations common to Rohirric. Due to sharing so many qualities with Dalish, their accents can be difficult to decipher though when heard, even when speaking Dalish or Westron, they commonly are described as speaking 'country' or 'rustic' to outsiders in terms of accent.
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