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Speech Sounds Patricia Ashby (University of Westminster, London, UK)

Speech Sounds By Patricia Ashby (University of Westminster, London, UK)

Speech Sounds by Patricia Ashby (University of Westminster, London, UK)


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Summary

This is intended as an accessible guide to basic phonetic theory. Aimed at the absolute beginner, it teaches through hands on language analysis and aims to give a balanced insight into basic linguistic theory. Examples are included from a wide range of languages.

Speech Sounds Summary

Speech Sounds by Patricia Ashby (University of Westminster, London, UK)

Speech Sounds:

* helps develop the fundamental skills of the phonetician

* investigates the various aspects involved in the production of speech sounds

* uses data-based material to reinforce each new concept

* includes examples from a wide range of languages

* provides dozens of exercises with solutions and cross-references

* can complement existing course or textbook material.

The new edition of Speech Sounds has been revised and updated throughout and includes new examples and exercises, a new appendix giving information on career prospects; and a fully updated further reading section.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Spoken and written language Chapter Two: Phonetic transcription. Chapter Three: Consonants: The role of the larynx. Chapter Four: More about vowels Chapter Five: The organs of speech and place of articulation Chapter Six: Manner and articulation and airstream mechanisms Chapter Seven: Consonant description and voice-place-manner labels Chapter Eight: The International Phonetic Alphabet Chapter Nine: More about consonant variation Chapter Ten: Yet more about consonants: secondary articulations

Additional information

GOR002014590
9780415085717
0415085713
Speech Sounds by Patricia Ashby (University of Westminster, London, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19951207
116
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