Introducing Phonetic Science
Michael Ashby
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Description for Introducing Phonetic Science
Paperback. This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics. Num Pages: 230 pages, 82 figures. BIC Classification: CFH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 478. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics. 230 pages, 82 figures. This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CFH. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 14. Weight: 468.
This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, it introduces students to the fundamental concepts in phonetic science, and equips them with the essential skills needed for recognizing, describing and transcribing a range of speech sounds. Numerous graded exercises enable students to put these skills into practice, and the sounds introduced are clearly illustrated with examples from a variety of English accents and other languages. As well as looking at traditional articulatory description, the book introduces acoustic and other instrumental techniques for analysing speech, and covers ... Read more
This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, it introduces students to the fundamental concepts in phonetic science, and equips them with the essential skills needed for recognizing, describing and transcribing a range of speech sounds. Numerous graded exercises enable students to put these skills into practice, and the sounds introduced are clearly illustrated with examples from a variety of English accents and other languages. As well as looking at traditional articulatory description, the book introduces acoustic and other instrumental techniques for analysing speech, and covers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
230
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521004961
SKU
V9780521004961
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About Michael Ashby
Michael Ashby is Senior Lecturer in Phonetics at University College London. John Maidment is Lecturer in Phonetics at University College London.
Reviews for Introducing Phonetic Science
'This rigorous and comprehensive introduction will prove to be invaluable not only to students of phonetics and linguistics but to all who are interested in the study of sound, speech and language.' Professor Yoshiki Nagase, University of Yamanashi, Japan 'Ashby and Maidment have succeeded in synthesizing complex and challenging material in a way that is accessible to beginners … I ... Read more