Shakespeare conspiracy theorists might still wonder who the real playwright was, but we do know what he would’ve sounded like. Linguist David Crystal and his son, actor Ben Crystal, demonstrate the original pronunciation of the Bard’s best. Bonus: An interview with Ben on the research behind the pronunciation.
How smart is this family? David Crystal and Hilary Crystal are the authors of Wordsmiths and Warriors: The English-Language Tourist’s Guide to Britain. See our interviews with David and Hilary on our YouTube channel.