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The Pronunciation of English: A Course Book
Charles W. Kreidler
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Description for The Pronunciation of English: A Course Book
Hardcover. Offers an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. This title incorporates various central aspects of research in the phonology of English. It discusses the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English and their possible sequences. Num Pages: 328 pages, 7 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 716.
This revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts.
This revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts.
- Discusses the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English and their possible sequences.
- Provides extensive treatment of rhythm, stress, and intonation and the role of these prosodic elements in discourse.
- Includes more than 80 ... Read more
- Incorporates developments in phonology since the first edition appeared.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405113359
SKU
V9781405113359
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99-50
About Charles W. Kreidler
Charles W. Kreidler is Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at Georgetown University. His publications include The Dynamics of Language (co-author, 1971), Introducing English Semantics (1998), and Phonology: Critical Concepts (edited, 6 volumes, 2000).
Reviews for The Pronunciation of English: A Course Book
"A must for the professional teacher of English as a second language and the serious student. This book offers a comprehensive snapshot of all the aspects of English sound patterns and provides a solid grounding in pronunciation." Steven Donahue, Language Magazine and Miami-Dade College