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Author McCully, C. B.

Title The sound structure of English : an introduction / Chris McCully
Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009
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Description 1 online resource (233 pages) : illustrations
Series Cambridge introductions to the English language
Cambridge introductions to the English language.
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Consonants (1) : contrastiveness -- 3. Consonants (2) : classification -- 4. Consonants (3) : classification -- 5. Syllables (1) : introduction -- 6. Syllables (2) : constituents -- 7. Syllables (3) : structure -- 8. Vowels (1) : short vowels -- 9. Vowels (2) : long vowels and diphthongs -- 10. Vowels (3) : variation -- 11. Problems, theories and representations -- Appendix : symbols used in transcription
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-229) and index
Notes English
Subject English language -- Phonology.
English language -- Phonetics.
English language -- Phonetic transcriptions.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- Phonetics & Phonology.
English language
English language -- Phonetics
English language -- Phonology
Phonetik
Phonologie
Englisch
Fonologie.
Engels.
Engelska språket -- fonetik.
Englisch.
Genre/Form Lehrbuch.
Form Electronic book
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