English Phonology: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) - Hardcover

Giegerich, Heinz J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521333032 ISBN 13: 9780521333030

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

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 focusing on current phonological theory and its evolution, the author demonstrates the importance of "theory," in whatever shape or form, in phonological argumentation. This textbook will be welcomed by all students of English language and linguistics.

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Book Description

This introduction to the phonology of present-day English offers a systematic and detailed discussion of the features shared by three varieties of English: "General American," Southern British "Received Pronunciation" and "Scottish Standard English".

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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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0521333032
• ISBN 13: 9780521333030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 349