The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation
Okim Kang, Ron I. Thomson, "The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation"
2018 | ISBN-10: 1138856886 | 618 pages | PDF, EPUB | 6 + 6 MB
2018 | ISBN-10: 1138856886 | 618 pages | PDF, EPUB | 6 + 6 MB
The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation provides a comprehensive survey of this field covering both theoretical and practical perspectives on pronunciation. In 35 chapters contributed by leading scholars from around the world, this Handbook examines:
linguistic and historical background of sound systems and theoretical issues linked to sound changes;
pronunciation acquisition and factors related to speech production;
pronunciation research and applications to second language pronunciation;
the link between pronunciation and other language skills including perception and other socio-cultural factors;
pronunciation and its relation to World Englishes.
The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in pronunciation.