160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
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Have you ever been confused by the fact that the words 'though' and 'bough' are pronounced differently, or frustrated by the realisation that 'hint' and 'pint' don't rhyme? It is well known that the spelling system of English is notoriously unhelpful as an indicator of how to pronounce English words. Spoken and written representations of English are mutually inconsistent, making it difficult to... Read more
Symbols and terminology
Transcription hints
Stress, rhythm and weak forms
Sandhi r
Consonant syllabicity
Elision
Assimilation
Glottaling
Further practice
Answer to questions
Glossary
Transcription hints
Stress, rhythm and weak forms
Sandhi r
Consonant syllabicity
Elision
Assimilation
Glottaling
Further practice
Answer to questions
Glossary
Biography
Maria Lecumberri, J. A. Maidment
The ideal workbook for anyone wishing to practice their transcription skills.
Folia Linguistica
...feature that is bound to please students in particular is the fact that the transcriptions are accompanied by commentaries.
Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses
