Pronouncing Dictionary of Proper Names : Pronunciations of the Names of Notable People, Places and Things

Bollard, John

ISBN 10: 0780800982 / ISBN 13: 9780780800984

Published by Omnigraphics, Incorporated, 1997

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Synopsis:

Entries for some 28,000 frequently encountered or difficult to pronounce names of places, celebrities, political and historical figures, company and product names, Biblical names, and literary references include pronunciations in both a simplified respelling and in the phonetic symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as well as the world's most concise definitions. Five thousand proper names have been added to the second edition, including names that have come into prominence in recent years through current events, popular culture, and sports. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Review: "A carefully done and useful volume. A good purchase for public as well as academic libraries." (Choice, Association of College & Research Libraries, January 1994) -- Refers to a previous edition.

"Outstanding Reference Source." (American Library Association, May 1994) -- Refers to a previous edition.

"This remarkable volume deserves a place on every library's shelf... Named one of the 'Best Reference Sources.' " (Library Journal, April 1994) -- Refers to a previous edition.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pronouncing Dictionary of Proper Names : ...
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Incorporated
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: Subsequent.