A Comprehensive Pronouncing and Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language: With Vocabularies of Classical, Scripture, and Modern Geographical Names (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Joseph E. Worcester

 
9781333103453: A Comprehensive Pronouncing and Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language: With Vocabularies of Classical, Scripture, and Modern Geographical Names (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book, a vital resource for learning English pronunciation, is an update to the renowned "Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary". It comprises over 20,000 words and includes a variety of vocabulary lists, making it suitable for all levels of English study. The book begins with an extensive section on the principles of pronunciation, which provides a thorough understanding of the sounds of English and how they are produced. This section is followed by a comprehensive dictionary that provides phonetic transcriptions for each word, along with extensive notes on pronunciation and usage. Also included are vocabularies of Greek, Latin, and Scripture proper names, as well as a list of modern geographical names, all with phonetic transcriptions. This book provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available on English pronunciation, making it an essential reference for students, teachers, and anyone interested in improving their speaking and listening skills.

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