Fundamentals of Phonetics
A Practical Guide for Students
3rd Edition
Published on 18. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-13-258210-0 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the fundamentals of linguistic phonetics filled with learning tools that focus on practical phonetic transcription skills.
Through in-text exercises and accompanying audio recordings, this introductory text makes the learning of phonetics clear, systematic, and easy. Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students in the speech and hearing professions, this book focuses on teaching students the practical skills necessary to successfully perform phonetic transcription of individuals with speech sound disorders. Beginning with pertinent information on normal speech production, this introductory text then introduces students to the transcription of consonants and vowels, connected speech, and individuals with speech sound disorders. Students also learn the transcription of regional and ethnic dialectal variations of speech. Throughout the well-organized text, CD icons, learning exercises, objectives, and study questions help students learn and process the text's material.
Through in-text exercises and accompanying audio recordings, this introductory text makes the learning of phonetics clear, systematic, and easy. Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students in the speech and hearing professions, this book focuses on teaching students the practical skills necessary to successfully perform phonetic transcription of individuals with speech sound disorders. Beginning with pertinent information on normal speech production, this introductory text then introduces students to the transcription of consonants and vowels, connected speech, and individuals with speech sound disorders. Students also learn the transcription of regional and ethnic dialectal variations of speech. Throughout the well-organized text, CD icons, learning exercises, objectives, and study questions help students learn and process the text's material.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
790 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-258210-0 (9780132582100)
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Content
Preface to the Third Edition
1 Phonetics: A "Sound" Science
Chapter Learning Objectives
Introduction
Phonetics as a Field of Study
Variation in Phonetic Practice
IPA Fonts
A Note on Pronunciation and Dialect
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
2 Phonetic Transcription of English
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Difference between Spelling and Sound
Morphemes
Phonemes
Allophones: Members of a Phoneme Family
Syllables
Word Stress
Broad versus Narrow Transcription
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Respiratory System and Respiration
The Laryngeal System and Phonation
The Supralaryngeal System and Articulation
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
4 Vowels
Chapter Learning Objectives
What Is a Vowel ?
The Vocal Tract and Resonance
Transcription of the English Vowels
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
5 Consonants
Chapter Learning Objectives
What Is a Consonant?
Consonants versus Vowels
Manner, Place, and Voicing
The English Consonants
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
6 Connected Speech
Chapter Learning Objectives
Assimilation
Suprasegmental Aspects of Speech
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
7 Clinical Phonetics: Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders
Chapter Learning Objectives
Overview of the Clinical Process
Typical Phonological Development
Phonological Processes
Children with Phonological Disorders
Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Diacritics
The extIPA and the VoQS
Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Non-English Phonemes
Suggestions for Transcription
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
8 Dialectal Variation
Chapter Learning Objectives
Regional Dialects
Southern American English
Eastern American English
Social and Ethnic Dialects
African American English
Learning English as a Second Language
Spanish-Influenced English
Asian/Pacific-Influenced English
Russian- and Arabic-Influenced English
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
References
Answers to Questions
Appendix A
Glossary
Index
1 Phonetics: A "Sound" Science
Chapter Learning Objectives
Introduction
Phonetics as a Field of Study
Variation in Phonetic Practice
IPA Fonts
A Note on Pronunciation and Dialect
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
2 Phonetic Transcription of English
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Difference between Spelling and Sound
Morphemes
Phonemes
Allophones: Members of a Phoneme Family
Syllables
Word Stress
Broad versus Narrow Transcription
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Respiratory System and Respiration
The Laryngeal System and Phonation
The Supralaryngeal System and Articulation
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
4 Vowels
Chapter Learning Objectives
What Is a Vowel ?
The Vocal Tract and Resonance
Transcription of the English Vowels
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
5 Consonants
Chapter Learning Objectives
What Is a Consonant?
Consonants versus Vowels
Manner, Place, and Voicing
The English Consonants
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
6 Connected Speech
Chapter Learning Objectives
Assimilation
Suprasegmental Aspects of Speech
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
7 Clinical Phonetics: Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders
Chapter Learning Objectives
Overview of the Clinical Process
Typical Phonological Development
Phonological Processes
Children with Phonological Disorders
Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Diacritics
The extIPA and the VoQS
Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Non-English Phonemes
Suggestions for Transcription
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
8 Dialectal Variation
Chapter Learning Objectives
Regional Dialects
Southern American English
Eastern American English
Social and Ethnic Dialects
African American English
Learning English as a Second Language
Spanish-Influenced English
Asian/Pacific-Influenced English
Russian- and Arabic-Influenced English
Review Exercises
Study Questions
On-Line Resources
Assignments
References
Answers to Questions
Appendix A
Glossary
Index