Synopses & Reviews
This book is the standard reference book on English pronunciation. First published in 1962, its scope and authority have never been rivaled. This fifth edition is the most comprehensively revised edition to date. The book's treatment of world Englishes, especially American English, has been expanded, increasing its international appeal. The content has been thoroughly revised and extended, in particular the sections on language teaching and the measurement of sounds. The reviser, Alan Cruttenden, is a well known phonetician who studied with Gimson at University College, London.
Table of Contents
Communication
Production of Speech
Sounds of Speech
Description and Classification of Speech Sounds
Sounds in Language
Historical Background to the Sounds of English
Standard and Regional Accents
English Vowels
English Consonants
The Word
Connected Speech
The Word in Connected Speech
Teaching the Pronunciation of English.