Introducing phonetic science / Michael Ashby and John Maidment.

By:

Ashby, Michael

Contributor(s):

Maidment, John A

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics | Cambridge introductions to language and linguisticsPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.Description: 220 p. : illISBN:

9780521808828 (hbk.) :
9780521004961 (pbk.) :
0521004969 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

617.8 ASH

LOC classification:

P221 .A778 2005

Contents:

Introduction to speech; 2. Voice; 3. Place of articulation; 4. Manner of articulation; 5. Vowels; 6. Voice II; 7. Airstream mechanisms; 8. Speech sounds and speech movements; 9. Basic phonological concepts; 10. Suprasegmentals; 11. Speaker and hearer

Summary: Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, this textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Students are provided with the essential skills needed for recognising, describing and transcribing a range of speech sounds.

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 3 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection	617.8 ASH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		217657
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection	617.8 ASH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		217658

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, this textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Students are provided with the essential skills needed for recognising, describing and transcribing a range of speech sounds.