Understanding Phonetics - Phonetics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Symbols for transcribing English

IPA chart

1. Starting phonetics

2. The role of the larynx

3. Place of articulation

4. Manner of articulation

5. Airstream mechanisms

6. Describing vowels

7. Further parameters of variation in vowels

8. Further parameters of variation in consonants

9. Connected speech - segment dynamics

10. Beyond the segment

Answers to exercises

Bibliography

Index

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Understanding Language
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	1999
Authors:	Patricia Ashby
Dimensions:	233 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	244
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-340-92827-1
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LSN:	0-340-92827-1
Barcode:	9780340928271

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