| Description |
1 online resource (192 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Lesson 1: Symbols and terminology; Lesson 2: Transcription hints; Lesson 3: Stress, rhythm and weak forms; Lesson 4: Sandhi r; Lesson 5: Consonant syllabicity; Lesson 6: Elision; Lesson 7: Assimilation; Lesson 8: Glottaling; Lesson 9: Further practice; Appendix: Answers to exercises; Answers to Lesson 1; Answers to Lesson 2; Answers to Lesson 3; Answers to Lesson 4; Answers to Lesson 5; Answers to Lesson 6; Answers to Lesson 7; Answers to Lesson 8; Answers to Lesson 9; Glossary; Bibliography |
| Summary |
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 interpret the 'logic' of the language. Learning to transcribe English phonetically, however, provides an accurate visual interpretation of pronunciation: it helps you to realise what you actually say, r |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156) |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
English language -- Transcription.
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English language -- Phonetic transcriptions.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Alphabets & Writing Systems.
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English language
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English language -- Transcription
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Maidment, John A
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| LC no. |
00709407 |
| ISBN |
9781444165630 |
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1444165631 |
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1283633418 |
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9781283633413 |
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9786613945860 |
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6613945862 |
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