{"product_id":"the-pronunciation-of-english-a-course-book-paperback","title":"The Pronunciation of English: A Course Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles W. Kreidler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English and their possible sequences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides extensive treatment of rhythm, stress, and intonation and the role of these prosodic elements in discourse.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes more than 80 exercises with feedback and glossary of technical terms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates developments in phonology since the first edition appeared.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pronunciation of English: A Course Book\u003c\/i\u003e is an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis revised second edition provides a brief history of the English language, highlighting the main native-speaker varieties that exist today. In succession, it deals with the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English, and their possible sequences. It provides an extensive treatment of rhythm, stress, and intonation and the role of these prosodic elements in discourse, as well as coverage of phonological processes that make casual, conversational usage different from formal style.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to general updating throughout, this new edition incorporates developments in phonology since the first edition appeared. It also includes a glossary of technical terms and visual aids to assist students with little background in linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles W. Kreidler \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at Georgetown University. His publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Dynamics of Language \u003c\/i\u003e(co-author, 1971), \u003ci\u003eIntroducing English Semantics \u003c\/i\u003e(1998), and \u003ci\u003ePhonology: Critical Concepts \u003c\/i\u003e(edited, 6 volumes, 2000).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 9.54 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 26, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42119569440903,"sku":"9781405113366","price":109.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a50c91d4696c1ff0896cb794ebd2c6a9.webp?v=1746506500","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-pronunciation-of-english-a-course-book-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}