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As those sounds, therefore, which are the most generally received among the learned and polite ll wd as the bulk of speakers, are the most legitimate, we may conclude at a majority of two of these states ought always to concur, in order to constitute what is called good usage.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a 19th-century analysis of English pronunciation, including standards, diversity, and the orthographical history of the language. The author begins with an overview of English accents, then moves into chapters on the functions of the various consonants and vowels, and concludes with discussion of stress and syllable construction. The author's careful descriptions and thoughtful analysis will be of interest to linguists and historians, as well as general readers curious about the sounds and history of the English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260992437_0
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