| Description |
1 online resource (233 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Cambridge introductions to the English language
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Cambridge introductions to the English language.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-229) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Consonants (1) : contrastiveness -- 3. Consonants (2) : classification -- 4. Consonants (3) : classification -- 5. Syllables (1) : introduction -- 6. Syllables (2) : constituents -- 7. Syllables (3) : structure -- 8. Vowels (1) : short vowels -- 9. Vowels (2) : long vowels and diphthongs -- 10. Vowels (3) : variation -- 11. Problems, theories and representations -- Appendix : symbols used in transcription. |
| Summary |
The Sound Structure of English provides a clear introduction to English phonetics and phonology. Tailored to suit the needs of individual, one-term course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal text for beginners. Students are guided step-by-step through the main concepts and techniques of phonetic and phonological analysis, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary of all the terms introduced. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
English language -- Phonology.
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English language -- Phonology. |
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English language -- Phonetics.
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English language -- Phonetics. |
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English language -- Phonetic transcriptions.
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English language. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Lehrbuch.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McCully, C.B. Sound structure of English. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009 9780521850360 (DLC) 2008049136 (OCoLC)237884127 |
| ISBN |
9780511719417 (electronic book) |
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0511719418 (electronic book) |
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9780511515309 |
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0511515308 |
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9780511819650 (electronic book) |
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051181965X (electronic book) |
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0511718500 (e-book) |
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9780511718502 (e-book) |
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0521850363 |
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0521615496 |
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9780521615495 |
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9780521850360 |
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