The sound structure of English : an introduction / Chris McCully.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McCully, C. B., author.

Series:

Cambridge introductions to the English language.

Cambridge introductions to the English language

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Phonology.

English language.

English language--Phonetics.

English language--Phonetic transcriptions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Consonants (1) : contrastiveness

3. Consonants (2) : classification

4. Consonants (3) : classification

5. Syllables (1) : introduction

6. Syllables (2) : constituents

7. Syllables (3) : structure

8. Vowels (1) : short vowels

9. Vowels (2) : long vowels and diphthongs

10. Vowels (3) : variation

11. Problems, theories and representations

Appendix : symbols used in transcription.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-229) and index.

ISBN:

1-107-19591-8

1-282-53929-9

9786612539299

0-511-81965-X

0-511-71896-9

0-511-71941-8

0-511-51530-8

0-511-71850-0

0-511-51658-4

OCLC:

609833339