| An Introduction to English Phonology Contributor(s): McMahon, April (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195218914 ISBN-13: 9780195218916 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $44.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: This is a short, lively, and accessible introduction to the sounds of modern English. Its emphasis on variation, with examples from British, American, New Zealand, and Singaporean English, make it suitable for both native and non-native speakers. McMahon focuses on the vowels and consonants, but also discusses syllables, stress, and the phonology of words and phrases. She introduces new tools and terminology gradually, and discusses the motivation for key concepts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Phonetics & Phonology - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 421.5 |
| LCCN: 2001056003 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.56" W x 8.5" (0.46 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a short, lively, and accessible introduction to the sounds of modern English. Its emphasis on variation, with examples from British, American, New Zealand, and Singaporean English, make it suitable for both native and non-native speakers. McMahon focuses on the vowels and consonants, but also discusses syllables, stress, and the phonology of words and phrases. She introduces new tools and terminology gradually, and discusses the motivation for key concepts. |