English phonetics and phonology : a practical course /
Peter Roach.
- Fourth edition.
- xi, 231 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm + 2 computer discs (12 cm)
Accompanied by: 2 computer discs (CD-ROM)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The production of speech sounds -- Long vowels, diphthongs and triphthongs -- Voicing and consonants -- Phonemes and symbols -- Fricatives and affricates -- Nasals and other consonants -- The syllable -- Strong and weak syllables -- Stress in simple words -- Complex word stress -- Weak forms -- Problems in phonemic analysis -- Aspects of connected speech -- Intonation 1 -- Intonation 2 -- Intonation 3 -- Functions of intonation 1 -- Functions of intonation 2 -- Varieties of English pronunciation -- Recorded exercises -- Answers to written exercises.
A complete basic course in English phonetics and phonology which combines academic material with practical exercises, both written and recorded. For use by native and non-native speakers alike, and is suitable for those training to teach English as well as those studying the language at an advanced level.
Tertiary/Undergraduate. General.
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