Describing Spoken English

An Introduction

AvCharles W. Kreidler

Inbunden, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

Describing Spoken English provides a practical and descriptive introduction to the pronunciation of contemporary English. It presumes no prior knowledge of phonetics and phonology.Charles Kreidler describes the principal varieties of English in the world today. Whilst concentrating on the phonological elements they share, the author sets out specific differences as minor variations on a theme. Although theoretically orientated towards generative phonology, theory is minimal and the book is clear, comprehensive and accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students of linguistics and English Language. Numerous exercises are included to encourage further study.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-04-10
Mått:156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt:476 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:250
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415150941

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Mer om författaren

Charles W.Kreidler is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University. His publications include The Dynamics of Language (1971) and The Pronunciation of English (1989).

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'This is an excellent introductory account of English phonetics and phonology. The book is well written and well organized.' - Functions of Language

Innehållsförteckning

Preface, Symbols and typographic conventions 1 The pronunciation of English 1.1 Dialects 1.2 English outside of England 1.3 Differences and commonalities 1.4 Plan of this book 2 Speech 3 The structure of language 4 English consonants 5 English vowels 6 Syllables 7 Strong and weak syllables 8 Word stress 9 Stress in compound words and phrases 10 The role of accent in discourse 11 Intonation 12 Morphemes that vary in form