Hubert Devonish

Hubert Devonish

academic Jamaica

Hubert Devonish is a professor emeritus of linguistics at the University of the West Indies, known for his expertise in Caribbean linguistics and for exploring the influences on Jamaican English, including the historical connections between dialects from the British Isles and Caribbean speech patterns.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,338
Power
2,479$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Totals 1 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hubert Devonish, professor emeritus of linguistics at the University of the West Indies, provides insights into the linguistic influences on Jamaican speech. 7

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