Sound Structure of English An Introduction

Name: Sound Structure of English An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780521615495

ISBN-10: 0521615496

ISBN-13: 9780521615495

Edition: 2009

Authors: Chris McCully

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The Sound Structure of English provides a clear introduction to English phonetics and phonology. Tailored to suit the needs of individual, one-term course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal text for beginners. Students are guided step-by-step through the main concepts and techniques of phonetic and phonological analysis, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary of all the terms introduced. Each chapter is accompanied by an engaging set of exercises and discussion questions, encouraging students to consolidate and develop their learning,…

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List price: $53.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/26/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 242
Size: 6.89" wide x 9.72" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English




Introduction



Consonants (1): contrastiveness



Consonants (2): classification



Consonants (3): distribution



Syllables (1): introduction



Syllables (2): constituents



Syllables (3): structure



Vowels (1): short vowels



Vowels (2): long vowels and diphthongs



Vowels (3): variation



Problems, theories and representations