This chapter investigates the influence of te reo Māori on New Zealand English (NZE), focusing on generational differences in loanword pronunciation and frequency. Since the 1980s, the revitalisation of te reo Māori has shaped linguistic attitudes and cultural engagement among New Zealanders resulting in notable differences across generations. The increase of Māori loanwords in NZE has sparked debates on pronunciation norms and cultural sensitivity. The chapter features a study that challenges generational stereotypes through qualitative interviews with 16 monolingual NZE speakers of four generations. Quantitative data analysis showed that while younger generations exhibited higher rates of Māori pronunciation overall, older participants’ behaviours varied based on occupation and workplace exposure to te reo Māori. Participants in governmental and educational roles showed a higher frequency of loanword usage and a marked preference for Māori pronunciation. These results highlight the workplace as a key site for sociolinguistic and intercultural engagement, where exposure to te reo Māori can reshape attitudes and practices regardless of age. By emphasising pronunciation and lexical choice as tools for constructing social identity, the findings underscore the sociocultural impact of language revitalisation in post-colonial contexts. The chapter concludes with a discussion of practices for promoting multicultural inclusivity in the workplace.

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From Revitalization to Integration: Intergenerational Perspectives on the Pronunciation of Māori Loanwords in New Zealand English

  • Laura Gage,
  • Lina Bikelienė

摘要

This chapter investigates the influence of te reo Māori on New Zealand English (NZE), focusing on generational differences in loanword pronunciation and frequency. Since the 1980s, the revitalisation of te reo Māori has shaped linguistic attitudes and cultural engagement among New Zealanders resulting in notable differences across generations. The increase of Māori loanwords in NZE has sparked debates on pronunciation norms and cultural sensitivity. The chapter features a study that challenges generational stereotypes through qualitative interviews with 16 monolingual NZE speakers of four generations. Quantitative data analysis showed that while younger generations exhibited higher rates of Māori pronunciation overall, older participants’ behaviours varied based on occupation and workplace exposure to te reo Māori. Participants in governmental and educational roles showed a higher frequency of loanword usage and a marked preference for Māori pronunciation. These results highlight the workplace as a key site for sociolinguistic and intercultural engagement, where exposure to te reo Māori can reshape attitudes and practices regardless of age. By emphasising pronunciation and lexical choice as tools for constructing social identity, the findings underscore the sociocultural impact of language revitalisation in post-colonial contexts. The chapter concludes with a discussion of practices for promoting multicultural inclusivity in the workplace.