1st Edition
Introductory Phonetics and Phonology A Workbook Approach
By Linda I. House
Copyright 1998
308 Pages
by
Psychology Press
308 Pages
by
Psychology Press
312 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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Success in mastering any language requires knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing the language. The speaking component requires the understanding and use of correct pronunciation, emphasis, and syntactic patterns. The written component requires mastery of the alphabet, spelling, and the ability to write, print, or type the pattern. Very early in the learning process, speakers of the English... Read more
Contents: Preface. Part I: Understanding Phonetics and Phonology. The Basis of Phonetics and Phonology. Anatomical and Physiological Correlates. Vowels. Diphthongs. Consonants. Single Phoneme and Phonological Development. Part II: Stress and Theory. Coarticulation. Syllable Stress. Narrow Transcription and Factors Influencing Pronunciation. Sentence Stress. Standards of Pronunciation and Dialects. Appendices: Background of the English Language. Old English. Middle English. The Modern Period. Alphabets, Writing, Spelling, and Dictionaries Throughout the Years. Loanwords.
Biography
Linda I. House
