UID:
almahu_9949385963402882
Format:
1 online resource (xviii, 254 pages)
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780429492228
,
0429492227
,
0429960263
,
9780429960253
,
0429960255
,
9780429960246
,
0429960247
,
9780429960260
Content:
American English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice provides an accessible introduction to basic articulatory phonetics for students of American English. Built around an extensive collection of practice materials, this book teaches the pronunciation of modern standard American English to intermediate and advanced learners worldwide. This book: " provides an up-to-date description of the pronunciation of modern American English; " demonstrates the use of each English phoneme with a selection of high-frequency words, both alone and in context in sentences, idiomatic phrases and dialogues; " provides examples and practice material on commonly confused sounds, including illustrative pronunciation diagrams; " is supported by a companion website featuring complete audio recordings of practice material to check your pronunciation against; " can be used not only for studying pronunciation in the classroom but also for independent practice. American English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice is essential reading for any student studying this topic
Note:
English phonemic transcription key Phonetic symbols and diacritics The International Phonetic Alphabet Preface Acknowledgements 1 Basic concepts 2 Consonants 3 Practice: individual consonants 4 Practice: consonant contrasts 5 Vowels 6 Practice: individual vowels 7 Practice: vowel contrasts 8 Weak vowels and weak forms 9 Practice: weak vowels and weak forms 10 Consonant clusters 11 Practice: consonant clusters 12 Connected speech Suggested reading Index
Additional Edition:
Print version: Carley, Paul. American English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice. Milton : Routledge, ©2019 ISBN 9781138588516
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429492228
