Description |
1 online resource (192 pages) |
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Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156). |
Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Lesson 1: Symbols and terminology; Lesson 2: Transcription hints; Lesson 3: Stress, rhythm and weak forms; Lesson 4: Sandhi r; Lesson 5: Consonant syllabicity; Lesson 6: Elision; Lesson 7: Assimilation; Lesson 8: Glottaling; Lesson 9: Further practice; Appendix: Answers to exercises; Answers to Lesson 1; Answers to Lesson 2; Answers to Lesson 3; Answers to Lesson 4; Answers to Lesson 5; Answers to Lesson 6; Answers to Lesson 7; Answers to Lesson 8; Answers to Lesson 9; Glossary; Bibliography. |
Summary |
Have you ever been confused by the fact that the words 'though' and 'bough' are pronounced differently, or frustrated by the realisation that 'hint' and 'pint' don't rhyme? It is well known that the spelling system of English is notoriously unhelpful as an indicator of how to pronounce English words. Spoken and written representations of English are mutually inconsistent, making it difficult to interpret the 'logic' of the language. Learning to transcribe English phonetically, however, provides an accurate visual interpretation of pronunciation: it helps you to realise what you actually say, r. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
English language -- Transcription.
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English language -- Transcription. |
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English language -- Phonetic transcriptions.
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English language. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Maidment, John A.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Lecumberri, Maria. English Transcription Course. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, ©2014 9780340759783 |
ISBN |
9781444165630 (electronic book) |
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1444165631 (electronic book) |
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9780340759783 |
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034075978X |
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