Isbn: 9780260992437 - a Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language: in Which not Only the Meaning of Every Word is Explained and the Sound of ... Different Pronunciations, the Reasons for E (3 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.…