Introducing Phonetics and Phonology

This book examines some of the ways in which linguists can express what native speakers know about the sound system of their language. Intended for the absolute beginner, it requires no previous background in linguistics, phonetics or phonology. Starting with a grounding in phonetics and phonological theory, the book provides a base from which more advanced treatments may be approached. It begins with an examination of the foundations of articulatory and acoustic phonetics, moves on to the basic principles of phonology, and ends with an outline of some further issues within contemporary phonology. Varieties of English, particularly Received Pronunciation and General American, form the focus of consideration, but aspects of the phonetics and phonology of other languages are discussed as well. This new edition includes more discussion of Optimality Theory and a new glossary of terms. It has been updated throughout to take account of the latest developments in phonological theory, but without sacrificing the book's ease of use for beginners.

ISBN 144410988X   Pages 304 ISBN13 9781444109887 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 490 Publisher Hodder Education   Published in London Imprint Hodder Education   Previous ISBN 9780340810453 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 30 Jul 2010   Width (mm) 158 DEWEY 414   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Tertiary education

		List of tables
		List of figures
		Preface
		Preface to the second edition
		Preface to the third edition
		The International Phonetic Alphabet
1		Introduction		1
1.1		Phonetics and phonology		1
1.2		The generative enterprise		3
		Further reading		6
2		Introduction to articulatory phonetics		7
2.1		Overview		7
2.2		Speech sound classification		14
2.3		Supra-segmental structure		15
2.4		Consonants vs. vowels		15
		Further reading		16
		Exercises		17
3		Consonants		18
3.1		Stops		19
3.2		Affricates		26
3.3		Fricatives		27
3.4		Nasals		30
3.5		Liquids		31
3.6		Glides		34
3.7		An inventory of English consonants		36
		Further reading		37
		Exercises		37
4		Vowels		39
4.1		Vowel classification		39
4.2		The vowel space and Cardinal Vowels		40
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'...a very well-written and meticulously structured book for readers who are just embarking upon their linguistics odyssey. In a clear and easy-to-follow manner, key concepts with respect to phonetics and phonology are introduced...[T]he book is undoubtedly a valuable addition to one's bookshelf.' -- The LINGUIST List 20110717

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