Vowel shift
A vowel shift is a systematic change in the pronunciation of
the vowel sounds of a language.
The best-known example in the English language is the Great Vowel Shift, which began in the 15th century.
Other examples of ongoing vowel shifts are the Southern Vowel Shift in the southern United
States or the Northern cities vowel shift
in Michigan, Chicago, and parts of
upstate New York.
The Greek language also underwent a vowel shift near the beginning
of the Common Era.
A vowel shift can involve a merger of two previously different sounds, or it can be a chain shift, where vowels play "musical chairs".
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