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English Phonetics and Phonology
Recognised as the most practical and comprehensive text in the field of phonetics, this third edition of English Phonetics and Phonology includes revised transcriptions, a wider discussion of different varieties of English and an updated treatment of intonation.
298 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 1983
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July 10, 2009
Although at times I wanted to pull my hair out while reading this, it is still a very thorough guide when it comes to breaking language down to its most basic roots. A must-read for anyone interested in the building blocks of language.
February 19, 2015
I want to kill any one who tells me that phonetics is an interesting branch, this faculty leads me to madness and I'll hate all things I like and one of them is phonetics. If I read this book in other circumstances, I would get a lot of benefits. Any way it's so useful but if you read it in calm mood and without stress of faculty and exams.
June 8, 2017
I don't normally add my textbooks to Goodreads but this one is just so awesome!! I mean, how many textbooks are out there that can be described as 'awesome'?
I'm not saying that it's perfect, or the most reliable source, but it did an amazing job on making me fall in love with Phonology and Linguistics and I am forever grateful.
I'm not saying that it's perfect, or the most reliable source, but it did an amazing job on making me fall in love with Phonology and Linguistics and I am forever grateful.
April 7, 2020
A fucking nightmare. A truly nerve-wracking piece of horror more frightening than the darkest tale of Lovecraft.
June 13, 2024
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February 21, 2017
To be honest, I didn't finish this book (because I didn't have to read everything for my study). I quite enjoyed it, but some things were a little hazy (I still don't understand "word stress" and "sentence stress" (or whatever it was called), all I know is that is caused me to STRESS).
If you want to learn more about phonetics and phonology, I think this is a good book for you; just take your time when you read it.
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If you want to learn more about phonetics and phonology, I think this is a good book for you; just take your time when you read it.
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May 27, 2011
This book was extremely helpful in conducting the research needed to write my B-level essay in linguistics (focusing on pronunciation and differences between American accents).
June 22, 2011
Phonology is my favorite field in linguistics. This book had helped me a lot.
October 26, 2021
I still believe it's one of the best introductory textbooks on phonetics.
February 21, 2018
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June 12, 2020
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August 7, 2009
a complete basic course in Eng. phnetics & phonology that bridges the gap between simple pronouciation handboks & serious textbooks! 2 me it can be used by both native & non-native speakers, who may be training 2 teach Eng. or studying the lg. technically. presenting the basic factual info. & crucial theoretical issues in a practical way easily, the book includes 20 chapters.
April 30, 2012
I got this ebook, and it is very helpful. eventhough ive got several phonology books, I recommended this English Phonetics and Phonology for those who really want to know more about Phonology.
May 17, 2014
Very difficult to chew ...but it had to be done!
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June 28, 2014I hate such a book but I had to read it!
October 16, 2018
Great book, I think is very useful, practical and educative. Its pedagogical examples are very clear
July 31, 2017
This is very helpful for those who want to examine English pronunciation. I am a seninor student of TESOL and this is one of the best books about English Language I've read.
November 29, 2017
A very thorough guide to phonology. Can be hard at times to get through but useful when planning and teaching.
May 29, 2018
An extremely useful guide into articulatory phonetics and English phonology. It's one of my favourite books.
January 5, 2020
Really hard to read but in a way, it was kind of helpful, even though I still don't understand some topics explained in the book.
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April 13, 2020Easy to understand
March 2, 2021
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August 25, 2021
Very good description
May 28, 2023
a really difficult subject but this books helps you a little bit to unhderstand the main points
November 24, 2024
3 semestres después... por fin voy a terminar fonética 😮💨
December 30, 2024
Having an adequate professor truly helps in enjoying this satanist branch.
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July 3, 2025
Not this one. 英汉比较语音学 = English phonetics and phonology _ as compared with -- 赵德梅编著, Zhao Demei bian zhu, Li Yuchen zhu shen -- 1995, 1995 -- 青岛_青岛海洋大学出版社 -- 9787810267960
February 9, 2021
Very good study material and I really like it actually. It helped me a lot when I was asked to "revise" things that I didn't take at college. I understood everything just from reading. Also, applying what I read in the exercises was very helpful. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about phonetics and Phonology.
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December 25, 2016chapter one
November 14, 2011
The book itself is quite good, I'd say. It's clear and thorough, also knows when to shut up, mentions the problems that come with phonology itself, the different ways to approach it, but it is not without an opinion of its own. That being said, I'm still not particulary fond of phonology and the exercises were a little vague at times.
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