ENGLISH

An Introduction to English Phonetics

By Richard Ogden

Book information

Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
0748625402, 9780748625406, 9780748625413, 0748625410
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1657112 bytes)
Series
Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language
Pages
208\209
Library
Kolxo3
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-04-28 18:43:47

Description

This book introduces readers to the sounds of spoken English, covering phonetic representation and showing that different forms of representation supply different perspectives on data. The volume also provides an overview of the vocal tract and works through the consonant and vowel sounds of English. Since English can assume a diverse range of forms, this book gives readers a general phonetic framework to apply to this variety, with illustrations taken from English-speakers across the world. Naturally-occurring English takes a central role, and while words are seen as important, they are not the only source of data. Sounds like clicks are included, because of their use in conversation.

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