Speech Sounds
An Essential Guide to Understanding Phonetics
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:11th Jul '05
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This guide offers a thorough exploration of phonetic theory, featuring exercises and examples from various languages. Speech Sounds is ideal for both students and professionals.
The book Speech Sounds serves as a practical guide to understanding the fundamentals of phonetic theory. It is designed to be accessible to readers at various levels, making complex concepts easier to grasp. Throughout the text, numerous examples from a diverse array of languages are provided, allowing readers to see the application of phonetic principles in real-world contexts. The inclusion of exercises, complete with solutions and cross-references, further enhances the learning experience, ensuring that readers can apply what they learn effectively.
In Speech Sounds, readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the various aspects involved in the production of speech sounds. The text is structured to help develop essential skills for aspiring phoneticians, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. By utilizing data-driven material, the book reinforces each new concept, allowing readers to build a solid foundation in phonetics as they progress through the chapters.
The second edition of Speech Sounds has been thoroughly revised and updated, introducing new examples and exercises that reflect current trends in phonetic research. Additionally, a new appendix provides insights into career prospects in the field, while an updated further reading section guides readers toward additional resources for continued learning. This makes it an excellent complement to existing course materials or textbooks, ensuring that learners have a well-rounded understanding of phonetics.
'This is a very approachable introduction to the description and classification of the sounds of speech - not only the sounds of English, but all the various sound-types represented in the Chart of the International Phonetic Association. Dr Ashby's friendly style leads the reader through homophones and homographs, velars and alveolars, palatalization and nasalization, all with helpful practical examples and exercises. This book has rightly acquired a high reputation with teachers and learners of practical phonetics.' - John Wells, Professor of Phonetics, University College London, UK
ISBN: 9780415341776
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 408g
136 pages
2nd edition