Understanding Phonetics

Understanding Phonetics
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 197
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ISBN-10 : 9781134646173
ISBN-13 : 1134646178
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Book Synopsis Understanding Phonetics by : Patricia Ashby

Download or read book Understanding Phonetics written by Patricia Ashby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assuming little or no background knowledge and using original examples and exercises (with answers supplied), Understanding Phonetics provides you with an accessible introduction to the basics of phonetics and a comprehensive analysis of traditional phonetic theory - the articulation and physical characteristics of speech sounds. Examples from a wide range of languages are presented throughout using symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. To help you develop your skills in this alphabet, Understanding Phonetics includes ear-training exercises that are freely available online, along with audio files of authentic listening material, for you to download from www.routledge.com/cw/ashby. Understanding Phonetics outlines the production of consonants, vowels, phonation types, pitch and intonation, and aspects of connected speech. Reading through chapter by chapter, you will see your knowledge develop as you engage in the step-by-step phonetic study of a selected word. Understanding Phonetics is designed to be used not only as a class textbook but also for self-study. It can be read systematically or used for reference purposes.


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