Applied English Phonology
by Mehmet Yavas /
2011 / English / PDF
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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 and Optimality Theory with reference to second language phonology • Accompanied by new sound files for numerous transcription exercises • Incorporates extensive exercises to aid students in understanding and assimilating the material more effectively