A pronouncing dictionary of the English language, in which the meaning of every word is clearly explained, and the sound of every syllable distinctly shown. To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar, Founded on the best authorities. Also is added, a select mythological dictionary, Containing the Names of the Fabulous Deities, &c. The accentuation adjusted according to Sheridan and Walker. And the orthography chiefly taken from Johnson.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Dictionaries.

English language.

Mythology, Greek--Dictionaries.

Mythology, Greek.

English language--Pronunciation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (20,288,[24]p. )

Other Title:

Pronouncing dictionary of the English language,

Place of Publication:

London : printed by J. W. Myers, No. 2, Pater-Noster-Row; and may be had of the booksellers, 1796.

Notes:

"Virtually an abridgment of Sheridan" (Alston).

Reproduction of original from Harvard University Libraries.

Cited in:

Alston, V, 342

English Short Title Catalog, N40588.

OCLC:

642201154