How Long to Read Speaking Pittsburghese

How Long Does it Take to Read Speaking Pittsburghese?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Speaking Pittsburghese by Barbara Johnstone

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book explores the history of Pittsburghese, the language of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area as it is imagined and used by Pittsburghers. Pittburghese is linked to local identity so strongly that it is alluded to almost every time people talk about what Pittsburgh is like, or what it means to be a Pittsburgher. But what happened during the second half of the 20th century to reshape a largely unnoticed way of speaking into this highly visible urban "dialect"? In this book, sociolinguist Barbara Johnstone focuses on this question. Treating Pittsburghese as a cultural product of talk,...

How long is Speaking Pittsburghese?

Speaking Pittsburghese by Barbara Johnstone is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Speaking Pittsburghese Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Speaking Pittsburghese aloud.

What Reading Level is Speaking Pittsburghese?

Speaking Pittsburghese is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Speaking Pittsburghese?

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