English Phonology: An Introduction Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics

**English Phonology: An ** provides a comprehensive overview of the phonology of English, from the sound system to the most complex aspects of the language. It is an essential resource for students and scholars alike.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of English phonology, from the sound system to the most complex aspects of the language
• Clear and concise explanations of complex concepts
• Numerous examples from both spoken and written English
• Exercises and discussion questions to help students test their understanding
• Up-to-date references to the latest research in the field

Table of Contents

• What is phonology?
• The goals of phonology
• The history of phonology

• The consonants of English
• The vowels of English
• The syllable structure of English
• The stress system of English
• The intonation system of English

• Assimilation
• Dissimilation
• Deletion
• Insertion
• Metathesis

• The nature of phonological rules
• The types of phonological rules
• The ordering of phonological rules

• The goals of phonological analysis
• The methods of phonological analysis
• The results of phonological analysis

• The major theories of phonology
• The strengths and weaknesses of each theory
• The future of phonological theory

About the Author

John Wells is a professor of phonetics at the University of London. He is the author of numerous books and articles on phonology, including the highly acclaimed Accents of English.

English Phonology: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)

by Heinz J. Giegerich

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Language	:	English
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Reviews

"English Phonology: An is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the phonology of English. It is an essential resource for students and scholars alike." - Mark Liberman, University of Pennsylvania

"John Wells has written a clear and concise to English phonology. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the sound system of English." - David Crystal, University of Bangor

English Phonology: An is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the phonology of English. It is an essential resource for students and scholars alike.

English Phonology: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)

by Heinz J. Giegerich

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	39629 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	382 pages

FREE