In the English language, an RSVP is a response to an invitation. It is an acronym. Even though the letters are pronounced individually, it is a word that is made up by the initial letters of a set of words.
        RSVP stands for "repondez s'il vous plait" which translates in English to "answer please." This is a term that we have taken from the French language and it is therefore an example of borrowing.  Not only did we borrow this word, but we have managed to change the definition from its french translation to an english translation which is,  "respond so very promptly."
       We have also managed to change the function of RSVP, which was originally used as a verb. For example, "Please RSVP by May 23rd" is requesting an action. However it has become acceptable to say "Please send in your RSVP by May 23rd", referring to an RSVP as a physical object. This is an example of conversion.
       RSVP was originally inserted in writing only, however it is now used in verbal speech as well.  It has undergone a number of transformations and it is very possible that it will continue to evolve. For instance, it is a four syllable, fairly difficult term to pronounce. If it were not written as an acronym, it would look something like, "Aressveapea." In other words, this word has potential for growth because it could be made easier to write or say by clipping.

Hello, my name is: dʒɛmə

dʒ

The beginning of the name "Gemma" has the onset of a voiced, affricative manner in the lingua alveolar, created by touching front and sides of the tongue to the alveolar ridge. 

ɛ

The next syllable's onset is a voiced monothong with a front, middle place of articulation. The tongue is positioned forward and high, while the it's sides are positioned lateral to the teeth with the tip of the tongue behind the lower teeth.

m
The next syllable's onset is a voiced, bilabial nasal made by bringing the lips together and obstructing the air flow. 

ə
 The last syllable's onset is a voiced monothong created by positioning the tongue in the center of the cavity and letting air flow freely. 

I Don't Have an Accent

      I learned to speak in a small town in central Vermont in a place where people seldom pronounce the letter ‘T’ and add unnecessary ‘R’s to words. Vocabulary in Vermont is flattened and swallowed. Most sentences are released in a choppy rhythm through the nose. The state itself is pronounced by the people who live there as Verr-mon. 

It wasn’t until I was eighteen years old and moved to New York City that I even realized there was a “Vermont accent”, and I had it. People I met started pointing out my “mispronunciation” and “misuse” of certain words and phrases. I would say things like “When I’m done the dishes” when I should have said, “When I’m done with the dishes.” Central Park was Central Parrk and metro card was metro carrd. My friend Mark even once told me that it sounds like I am taking a bite out of his name. 

It is amazing how quickly social pressure caused me to lose my accent. I was tired of explaining and defending the way that I spoke so I altered my speech and the way that I had grown up speaking withered away. Societally we rely on speech in order to make swift judgements of others. It seems that we often assume it is a representation of others and of ourselves.