ABSTRACT

Speech Sounds:

* helps develop the fundamental skills of the phonetician

* investigates the various aspects involved in the production of speech sounds

* uses data-based material to reinforce each new concept

* includes examples from a wide range of languages

* provides dozens of exercises with solutions and cross-references

* can complement existing course or textbook material.

The second edition of Speech Sounds has been revised and updated throughout and includes new examples and exercises, a new appendix giving information on career prospects; and a fully updated further reading section.

chapter 1|7 pages

Spoken and written language

chapter 3|7 pages

Consonants: the role of the larynx

chapter 4|9 pages

More about vowels

chapter 8|8 pages

The International Phonetic Alphabet

chapter 9|9 pages

More about consonant variation