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The Phonetics of the Gaelic Language: With an Exposition of the Current Orthography and a System of Phonography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Malcolm Mac Farlane

 
9780331682311: The Phonetics of the Gaelic Language: With an Exposition of the Current Orthography and a System of Phonography (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331682311 ISBN 13: 9780331682311
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master Gaelic phonetics and spelling with a clear, practical writing system .

This guide explains a traditional Gaelic phonography designed for ease of learning and accurate reading, balancing simple shapes with careful representation of sounds.

The book outlines a four-stage approach to phonography, from basic phonograms to compound symbols and contractions. It emphasizes legibility, a strong focus on consonants, and a structured path that makes the system easy to acquire for readers of ordinary intelligence. It also links the written symbols to Gaelic sounds, including vowels, consonants, and punctuation, with practical examples and explanations for learners.
  • How Gaelic sounds map to a dedicated set of phonographic symbols
  • Step-by-step progression from simple elements to complex word formation
  • Guidance on spelling foreign words, punctuation, and contractions
  • Illustrative examples and notes to aid pronunciation and reading
Ideal for students of Gaelic, linguistics enthusiasts, and anyone curious about phonetic writing systems in practice.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331682311
ISBN 13 
9780331682311
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
101