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Free Download Applied English Phonology, Second Edition By Mehmet Yavas(auth.)
2011 | 319 Pages | ISBN: 1444333224 | PDF | 7 MB
Applied English Phonology has been extensively revised and expanded, using an accessible style and numerous exercises to explore the fundamental aspects of the English sound system. Covers the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements; phonemics; allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels; phonotactics; and stress and intonation Includes brand new sections on U.S. regional vowel shifts, sociophonetic variations, and the role of perception andOptimality Theory with reference to second language phonology Accompanied bynew sound files for numerous transcription exercises Incorporates extensive exercises to aid students in understanding and assimilating the material more effectively Supported by an Instructors' Manual for lecturers, available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/yavas Content: Chapter 1 Phonetics (pages 1-29): Chapter 2 Phonology (pages 30-56): Chapter 3 English Consonants (pages 57-76): Chapter 4 English Vowels (pages 77-99): Chapter 5 Acoustics of Vowels and Consonants (pages 100-130): Chapter 6 Syllables (pages 131-155): Chapter 7 Stress and Intonation (pages 156-182): Chapter 8 Structural Factors in Second Language Phonology (pages 183-229): Chapter 9 Spelling and Pronunciation (pages 230-248):