American Pronunciation: A Textbook of Phonetics for Students of English (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258220952)

American Pronunciation: A Textbook Of Phonetics For Students Of English is a comprehensive guide to the sounds and pronunciation of American English. Written by John Samuel Kenyon, a renowned linguist and phonetician, the book is designed to help students of English improve their pronunciation and communication skills. The book covers all aspects of American English pronunciation, including vowels, consonants, stress, intonation, and rhythm. It provides detailed explanations of the phonetic system of American English and includes numerous examples and exercises to help students practice and master the sounds and patterns of the language. The book is organized into chapters that cover specific topics, such as vowel sounds, consonant sounds, word stress, sentence stress, and intonation. Each chapter includes clear explanations of the relevant concepts, as well as practical exercises and drills to help students practice and reinforce their learning. In addition to its practical focus on pronunciation, American Pronunciation also provides a historical and linguistic perspective on the development of American English. It includes discussions of dialects, regional variations, and the influence of other languages on American English pronunciation. Overall, American Pronunciation: A Textbook Of Phonetics For Students Of English is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their pronunciation and communication skills in American English. With its clear explanations, practical exercises, and comprehensive coverage of the subject, it is an invaluable tool for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the study of language and linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Samuel Kenyon
ISBN-10: 1258220954
ISBN-13: 9781258220952
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2011
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d