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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 June 2012
      11 August 2011
      ISBN:
      9780511698361
      9781107000193
      9780521166058
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511698361
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.55kg, 200 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.4kg, 202 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Phonetics and Phonology, Language and Linguistics
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    Book description

    Do you have a fear of transcription? Are you daunted by the prospect of learning and handling unfamiliar symbols? This workbook is for students who are new to linguistics and phonetics, and offers a didactic approach to the study and transcription of the words, rhythm and intonation of English. It can be used independently or in class and covers all the pronunciation details of words, phrases, rhythm and intonation. Progress is deliberately gentle with plenty of explanations, examples and 'can't go wrong' exercises. In addition, there is an associated website with audio recordings of authentic speech, which provide back-up throughout. The audio clips also introduce students to variations in accents, with eleven different speakers. Going beyond the transcription of words, the book also ventures into real discourse with the simplification systems of colloquial English speech, rhythm and intonation.

    Reviews

    ‘Transcribing the Sound of English is a true labour of love, and the distillation of many years of teaching experience. The book achieves the perfect balance between depth of coverage [and] readability. It’s fun to read, and I’d recommend it to any student and teacher of English phonetics and phonology.’

    Nicole Müller - University of Louisiana, Lafayette

    ‘This excellent book explains in careful detail and from first principles how to analyse English speech and to transcribe it phonetically. Highly recommended.’

    John Wells - Emeritus Professor of Phonetics, University College London

    ‘An excellent, comprehensive course which develops transcription skills, noticing skills and awareness of all aspects of English pronunciation.’

    Jonathan Marks - Co-ordinator of the IATEFL Pronunciation Special Interest Group

    'Tench's course supplements existing descriptive works on English phonetics and is ideal for autonomous learners, regardless of their level. It cannot be regarded merely as a practice book, as it puts transcription skills in a wider context and shows the value of being analytical and attentive to detail, qualities indispensable in academic research. Given the current paucity of transcription training material for university-level courses, it is a very welcome arrival on the scene. It is also a hugely enjoyable read.'

    Source: English Language and Linguistics

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    Contents

    Contents
    References
    Bibliography
    Part I Words &
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    Fletcher, C. 1990 Longman Pronunciation Dictionary Study GuideLondonLongman
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    Gimson, A. C. 2008 Gimson’s Pronunciation of EnglishCruttenden, A.LondonHodder
    International Phonetic Association 1999 Handbook of the International Phonetic AssociationCambridge University Press
    Kenworthy, J. 2000 The Pronunciation of English: A WorkbookLondonArnold
    Kreidler, C. W. 1997 Describing Spoken EnglishLondonRoutledge
    Kreidler, C. W. 2004 The Pronunciation of English: A CoursebookMalden MABlackwell
    Ladegoged, P. 2001 A Course in PhoneticsBostonHeinle & Heinle
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    Jones, D. 2006 English Pronouncing DictionaryRoach, P.Hartman, J.Setter, J.Cambridge University Press
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    Intonation description
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    Crystal, D. 1975 The English Tone of VoiceLondonArnold
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    Halliday, M. A. K. 1967 Intonation and Grammar in British EnglishThe HagueMouton
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    Pierrehumbert, J. B. 1987 The Phonology and Phonetics of English IntonationIndiana University
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    Tench, P. 1996 The Intonation Systems of EnglishLondonCassell
    Tench, P. 1996 Intonation and the differentiation of syntactic patterns in English and German’International Journal of Applied Linguistics 6 2
    Tench, P. 2003 Processes of semogenesis in English intonation’Functions of Language 10 2
    Tench, P. 2005 Intonation: Ways and MeaningsSpeak Out! 34
    Wells, J. C. 2006 English Intonation: An IntroductionCambridge University Press
    Intonation practice
    Beer, H. 2005 Overcoming Ambiguities in Spoken EnglishSpeak Out! 34
    Baker, A. 1981 Ship or SheepCambridge University Press
    Baker, A. 1982 Tree or ThreeCambridge University Press
    Bowen, T.Marks, J. 1992 The Pronunciation BookHarlowLongman
    Bradford, B. 1988 Intonation in ContextCambridge University Press
    Brazil, D. 1994 Pronunciation for Advanced Learners of EnglishCambridge University Press
    Cauldwell, R. 2003 Streaming SpeechBirminghamSpeechinaction
    Gilbert, J. B. 1993 Clear SpeechNew YorkCambridge University Press
    Hancock, M. 2003 English Pronunciation in UseCambridge University Press
    Hewings, M. 1993 Pronunciation TasksCambridge University Press
    Hewings, M. 2004 Pronunciation Practice ActivitiesCambridge University Press
    Kelly, G. 2000 How to Teach PronunciationHarlowLongman
    O’Connor, J. D.Fletcher, C. 1989 Sounds EnglishHarlowLongman
    Taylor, L. 1992 Pronunciation in ActionHemel HempsteadPrentice Hall

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