This is a short, lively, and accessible introduction to the sounds of modern English. Its emphasis on variation, with examples from British, American, New Zealand, and Singaporean English, make it suitable for both native and non-native speakers. McMahon focuses on the vowels and consonants, but also discusses syllables, stress, and the phonology of words and phrases. She introduces new tools and terminology gradually, and discusses the motivation for key concepts.
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This is a short, lively, and accessible introduction to the sounds of modern English. Its emphasis on variation, with examples from British, American, New Zealand, and Singaporean English, make it suitable for both native and non-native speakers. McMahon focuses on the vowels and consonants, but also discusses syllables, stress, and the phonology of words and phrases. She introduces new tools and terminology gradually, and discusses the motivation for key concepts.
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Good. 0195218914 148pp including index Introduces undergraduates to the basic tools and concepts necessary for the description of English phonological sytems and proesses...an essentially theory-neutral approach, with the concepts central to the practice of phonogy clearly explained Each chapter contains suggestions for further readeing and a range of exercises Suitable for both native and ono-native speakers of English" Highlighting in book.