The Sound Structure of English
An Introduction
Published on 26. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
242 pages
978-0-521-61549-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
'This excellent introduction guides us lightly but firmly through the intricacies of English phonology. McCully is the master of metaphor; his refreshingly imaginative style makes learning about the sounds of English and their relation to contemporary phonological theory an exciting journey of discovery.' Donka Minkova, Professor of Linguistics, University of California, Los AngelesMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-61549-5 (9780521615495)
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05/2009
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02/2009
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Person
Chris McCully is a Lecturer at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands. His recent publications include Generative Theory and Corpus Studies (edited with Otero, Denison and Hogg, 2000) and The Earliest English (with Sharon Hilles, 2005).
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Consonants (1): contrastiveness; 3. Consonants (2): classification; 4. Consonants (3): distribution; 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.