Excerpt from A Pronouncing Spelling-Book of the English Language
The occurrence of silent letters in many words, and the slight or obscure sounds which the vowels often have, when not accented, are likewise causes of embarrassment or difficulty in spelling.
The words for Spelling are presented in numerous classes or divis-o ions, in order to illustrate the various principles of orthography and pronunciation; words of the simplest form, with respect to Spelling and pronunciation, being first exhibited, followed, in regular order, by such as are less simple and more difficult.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough compendium of the English Language's phonology, including sounds and their representation in writing. It covers the sounds of the vowels and consonants, and how these sounds are combined to create meaningful words and sentences. The author covers silent letters, words with tricky or controversial pronunciations, and provides extensive exercises to help solidify learning. The book's contents are organized by orthography, and offers a historical look at the changes in spelling that allow us to understand the etymologies of many of the words we use every day. This book is an excellent resource for ESL learners, parents teaching their children to read and write, and anyone curious about the roots and structures of one of the world's most common languages. 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 # 9781333622039_0
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