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English Phonetics and Phonology An Introduction

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, Universität Erfurt, Germany
Published 2025

Description

English Phonetics and Phonology provides a detailed yet accessible foundational account of the science of speech sounds. Suitable for introductory courses, this textbook presents the key knowledge to comprehend the nature and function of consonant and vowel sounds as well as other characteristics of spoken language, such as stress, rhythm and intonation. With a focus on the sound system of English, examples from other languages are explored and included throughout, allowing students to better understand English sounds in contrast to…

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Key features

  • Sounds are presented in digestible unites in a sequence to facilitate memorisation
  • IPA keystroke examples provided for each individual symbol to show how they can be used digitally
  • Provides examples from other languages to show learners that phonemic categorisation is language-specific