A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: In which, not only the Meaning of every Word is clearly explained, and the Sound of every Syllable distinctly shown, but, where Words are subject to different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our best Pronouncing Dictionaries are fully Exhibited the Reason for each are largely displayed, and the Preferable Pronunciation is pointed out. To which are prefixed, Principles of English Pronunciation: in which the Sound of Letters, Syllables, and Words, are critically investigated, and systematically arranged; the Influence of the Greek and Latin Accent and Quantity, on the Accent and Quantity of thee English, is thoroughly examined, and clearly defined; and the Analogies o

John Walker

Published by Printed by A. Wilson for T. Cadell and W. Davies; G. Wilkie; et al., London, 1818

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An interesting dictionary to English pronunciation by John Walker, a later edition. Nineteenth edition of this work. A dictionary of pronunciation of the English language, with useful tips on letters, syllables, and words and directions for foreigners. Rebound in half calf over marbled boards, renewed endpapers. Externally generally smart with some shelf wear, rubbed to spine and extremities, some fading to back strip. W. Bowman's bookplate to front pastedown, most likely bookseller and stationer of Tunbridge Wells. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first few leaves, otherwise pages generally bright and clean. Very Good.

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• Title: A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: In which, not only the Meaning of every Word is clearly explained, and the Sound of every Syllable distinctly shown, but, where Words are subject to different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our best Pronouncing Dictionaries are fully Exhibited the Reason for each are largely displayed, and the Preferable Pronunciation is pointed out. To which are prefixed, Principles of English Pronunciation: in which the Sound of ...
• Publisher: Printed by A. Wilson for T. Cadell and W. Davies; G. Wilkie; et al., London
• Publication Date: 1818
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
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