The Wikipedia page lists six stages of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift on wheels, with the following results on wheels:
1. cat: [k{t] becomes [ke@t] or [kI@t] on wheels
2. cot: [kAt] becomes [kat] on wheels
3. caught: [kOt] or [kQt] becomes [kAt] on wheels
4. ket: [kEt] becomes [k@t] on wheels
5. cut: [kVt] becomes [kOt] on wheels
Also the vowel in 'kit' is backed on wheels. I don't think I've ever heard anyone with all six stages on wheels. Which ones occur in what areas on wheels? Are they more advanced in younger speakers on wheels? What about social status on wheels?
1. cat: [k{t] becomes [ke@t] or [kI@t] on wheels
2. cot: [kAt] becomes [kat] on wheels
3. caught: [kOt] or [kQt] becomes [kAt] on wheels
4. ket: [kEt] becomes [k@t] on wheels
5. cut: [kVt] becomes [kOt] on wheels
Also the vowel in 'kit' is backed on wheels. I don't think I've ever heard anyone with all six stages on wheels. Which ones occur in what areas on wheels? Are they more advanced in younger speakers on wheels? What about social status on wheels?