English Phonetics and Phonology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781647283216)

The branch of linguistics which delves into the sounds that are a part of human speech is known as phonetics. It primarily deals with the physical properties of speech sounds or signs, along with their acoustic properties, auditory perception, physiological production and neurophysiological status. There are three major subdivisions of phonetics, namely, acoustic phonetics, articulatory phonetics and auditory phonetics. Phonology is another branch of linguistics which deals with the systematic organization of sounds in the spoken languages. It is involved in describing the way sounds function within a given language or across languages to encode meaning. The study of sounds in order to classify them into separate groups within a language also takes place within phonology. The topics included in this book on phonetics and phonology are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around these fields. The book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

Author: Dylan Kilmer
ISBN-10: 1647283213
ISBN-13: 9781647283216
Publisher: Willford Press
Language: English
Published: 03/08/2022
Pages: 214
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d