A Pronouncing Dictionary of American English
John Samuel Kenyon,Thomas Albert Knott
ISBN 10: 0877790477 ISBN 13: 9780877790471
Published by Merriam-Webster, Inc., 1953
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Synopsis:
Get the practical guidance you seek for pronouncing commonly mispronounced words, including American proper, historical and literary names.
This unique guide to the pronunciation of American English is based on conversational usage and features International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions for over 40,000 entries for common words. Includes coverage of formal vx. informal speech and regional dialects and variants.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A Pronouncing Dictionary of American English
Publisher: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Publication Date: 1953
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 2nd Edition