A Handbook of French Phonetics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William A. Nitze

 
9781330658475: A Handbook of French Phonetics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master French pronunciation with a thorough, student‑friendly guide. This handbook explains how speech sounds are formed and how French differs from English in spelling, pronunciation, and connected speech. It combines clear rules with practical exercises, helping learners identify, classify, and produce French sounds accurately.

Structured for both beginners and advanced students, the book covers the production of speech sounds, the full set of French sounds, and how sounds relate to spelling. It emphasizes practical listening and speaking skills, including syllabification, stress patterns, and intonation, with guidance on using viva voce methods in a classroom setting.




  • Clear explanations of vowel, consonant, and semi-consonant sounds with phonetic notation

  • Step‑by‑step guidance on syllabic division, stress, and liaison

  • Practical exercises and readings to reinforce pronunciation in real speech

  • Notes on foreign words, proper names, and common pronunciation variations



Ideal for students and teachers seeking a rigorous, ready‑to‑use resource to improve spoken French.

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A handbook of French phonetics. 147 Pages.

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