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Patricia Ashby - Understanding Phonetics - 9780340928271 - V9780340928271
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Understanding Phonetics

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Description for Understanding Phonetics Paperback. This accessible and comprehensive survey of phonetic theory is an ideal introduction to phonetics for undergraduates approaching the subject for the very first time. Series: Understanding Language. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 434.
Assuming little or no background knowledge and using original examples and exercises (with answers supplied), Understanding Phonetics provides you with an accessible introduction to the basics of phonetics and a comprehensive analysis of traditional phonetic theory - the articulation and physical characteristics of speech sounds. Examples from a wide range of languages are presented throughout using symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. To help you develop your skills in this alphabet, Understanding Phonetics includes ear-training exercises that are freely available online, along with audio files of authentic listening material, for you to download from www.routledge.com/cw/ashby. ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Understanding Language
Condition
New
Weight
434g
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340928271
SKU
V9780340928271
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5

About Patricia Ashby
DR PATRICIA ASHBY is a Principal Lecturer in Phonetics at the University of Westminster and a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK.

Reviews for Understanding Phonetics
'This volume is an excellent introduction into the field of phonetics. It presents an impressive account of the articulatory, acoustic and perceptual aspects of human speech sounds. What makes this book especially useful are the various exercises in the chapters, and the addition of online audio materials to let readers develop their practical skills with ear-training exercises'. ... Read more

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