English phonology
an introduction
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Author
Publication
1992 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge [England], England
Language
English
Word Count
83,250 words, Guess
Page Count
333 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1701867M
- ISBN-100521333032
- OCLC Control Number25316908
- OCLC Control Numberenglishphonology0000gieg
- Library of Congress Control Number92002744
and 2 more
- LibraryThing260996
- Goodreads4345778
Classifications
- DDC421/.5
- LCCPE1133 .G47 1992
Description
This is an introduction to the phonology of Present-day English. It deals principally with three varieties of English: 'General American', Southern British 'Received Pronunciation' and 'Scottish Standard English'. It offers a systematic and detailed discussion of the features shared by these major accents, and explains some major differences. Other varieties of English - Australian and New Zealand English, South African English and Hiberno-English - are also discussed briefly. Without focussing on current phonological theory and its evolution, the author demonstrates the importance of 'theory', in whatever shape or form, in phonological argumentation. The book also includes a helpful introductory section on speech sounds and their production, and detailed suggestions for further reading follow each chapter. This clear and helpful textbook will be welcomed by all students of English language and linguistics.
Series Statement
- Cambridge textbooks in linguistics
Other Editions
- English phonology: an introduction
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