The Pronunciation of English
The Pronunciation of English

Author: Charles W. Kreidler

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0470759232

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This revised second edition provides an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. It incorporates all central aspects of research in the phonology of English and involves the reader at every step, with over 80 exercises leading students to discover facts, to formulate general statements, and to apply concepts. Discusses the nature of speech and phonetic description, the principles of phonological analysis, the consonants and vowels of English and their possible sequences. Provides extensive treatment of rhythm, stress, and intonation and the role of these prosodic elements in discourse. Includes more than 80 exercises with feedback and glossary of technical terms. Incorporates developments in phonology since the first edition appeared.

The Handbook of English Pronunciation
The Handbook of English Pronunciation

Author: Marnie Reed

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1119055261

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The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including language acquisition, varieties of English, historical perspectives, accent’s changing role, and connections to discourse, technology, and pedagogy. Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English pronunciation Features contributions from a global list of authors, reflecting the finest scholarship available Explores a careful balance of issues and topics important to both researchers and teachers Provides a historical understanding of the importance of pronunciation and examines some of the major ways English is pronounced today throughout the world Considers practical concerns about how research and practice interact in teaching pronunciation in the classroom

Sounds English
Sounds English

Author: J. D. O'Connor

Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman ELT Division (a Pearson Education Company)

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 9780582014404

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Sounds English consists of a coursebook (which is available separately) and this set of three cassettes. It aims to train students to pronounce effectively - including the accurate production of individual sounds as well as stress and intonation. Each unit starts with intensive practice in hearing and saying particular sounds, then moves on to real life contexts where stress, intonation and sounds are all involved.

Pronunciation Matters
Pronunciation Matters

Author:

Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13:

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Provides independent instructional units that help overcome pronunciation difficulties

Pronunciation Practice Activities
Pronunciation Practice Activities

Author: Martin Hewings

Publisher: Ernst Klett Sprachen

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9783125340787

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Activities on topics ranging from sounds, syllables, stress and rhythm to voice quality and testing pronunciation with an accompanying audio CD.

English Pronunciation for International Students
English Pronunciation for International Students

Author: Paulette Dale

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132798525

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Designed to help students overcome their personal pronunciation problems, this text is suitable for either self-study or class use. Each unit includes explanations of how to produce the target sounds and focuses on possible pronunciation problems. Hints to remember pronunciation rules are given.