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Elements of Orthoepy: Containing a Distinct View of the Whole Analogy of the English Language; So Far as It Relates to Pronunciation, Accent, and Quantity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Robert Nares

 
9780282210250: Elements of Orthoepy: Containing a Distinct View of the Whole Analogy of the English Language; So Far as It Relates to Pronunciation, Accent, and Quantity (Classic Reprint)

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This book provides a detailed investigation into the history of vowel and consonant sounds in the English language. The author maintains that a proper understanding of English pronunciation is deeply rooted in knowing the history of the language itself. This book meticulously tracks the evolution of vowel and consonant sounds in English, all the while comparing these sounds to their uses in other languages, thus aiding the reader in gaining a more thorough grasp of the complexity of the English language in its present form.

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