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Transcribing the Sound of English: A Phonetics Workbook for Words and Discourse

By Paul Tench

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2011
ISBN
0521166055, 9780521166058, 9781107000193
LCC
PE1135 .T46 2011
Google Books ID
zwJv2awgZHcC
Open Library ID
OL25124756M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
767 kB (785353 bytes)
Pages
201\201
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

Do you have a fear of transcription? Are you daunted by the prospect of learning and handling unfamiliar symbols? This workbook is for students who are new to linguistics and phonetics, and offers a didactic approach to the study and transcription of the words, rhythm and intonation of English. It can be used independently or in class and covers all the pronunciation details of words, phrases, rhythm and intonation. Progress is deliberately gentle with plenty of explanations, examples and 'can't go wrong' exercises. It includes a CD of audio recordings of authentic speech, which provides back-up throughout. The CD also introduces students to variations in accents, with eleven different speakers. Going beyond the transcription of words, the book also ventures into real discourse with the simplification systems of colloquial English speech, rhythm and intonation.

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