A clear introduction to English phonetics and phonology, tailored to suit the needs of individual, one-term course modules. Series: Cambridge Introductions to the English Language. Num Pages: 242 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 65. . 2009. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: The Sound Structure of English: An Introduction (Cambridge Introductions to the English Language)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0521850363
ISBN 13: 9780521850360
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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The Sound Structure of English provides a clear introduction to English phonetics and phonology. Tailored to suit the needs of individual, one-term course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal text for beginners. Students are guided step-by-step through the main concepts and techniques of phonetic and phonological analysis, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary of all the terms introduced. Each chapter is accompanied by an engaging set of exercises and discussion questions, encouraging students to consolidate and develop their learning, and providing essential self-study material. The book is accompanied by a companion website, featuring solutions to the exercises and useful additional resources. Providing the essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of English sounds, it is set to become the leading introduction to the field.

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Chris McCully is a Lecturer at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands. His recent publications include Generative Theory and Corpus Studies (edited with Ot�ro, Denison and Hogg, 2000) and The Earliest English (with Sharon Hilles, 2005).

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