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050			_aP 221 _b.As823 2011
100			_aAshby, Patricia
245			_aUnderstanding phonetics / _cPatricia Ashby.
260			_aLondon, UK : _bHodder Education, _c2011.
300			_a230 p. : _c25 cm.
440			_aUnderstanding language series
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_a"Assuming little or no background knowledge and using original examples and exercises (with answers supplied), Understanding Phonetics provides you with an accessible introduction to the basics of phonetics and a comprehensive analysis of traditional phonetic theory - the articulation and physical characteristics of speech sounds. Examples from a wide range of languages are presented throughout using symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. To help you develop your skills in this alphabet, Understanding Phonetics includes ear-training exercises that are freely available online, along with audio files of authentic listening material, for you to download from www.hodderplus.com/linguistics. Understanding Phonetics outlines the production of consonants, vowels, phonation types, pitch and intonation, and aspects of connected speech. Reading through chapter by chapter, you will see your knowledge develop as you engage in the step-by-step phonetic study of a selected word. Understanding Phonetics is designed to be used not only as a class textbook but also for self-study. It can be read systematically or used for reference purposes."--Publisher's website
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650			_aPhonetics
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