Pronunciation (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Utter, Robert Palfrey

 
9781332771103: Pronunciation (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is an accessible and engaging guide to pronunciation, providing a framework to explore over 10,000 words in everyday vocabulary. It encompasses topics from pop culture to literature, and even features a pronunciation guide to famous names and places. The author emphasizes that pronunciation is context-dependent and fluid, and the goal should be to speak in a way that is both clear and appropriate to the situation. Standards in pronunciation are constantly evolving, informed by the everyday usage and social expectations of native speakers. The author invites the user to challenge the authority of dictionaries and make independent judgments about pronunciation using the wisdom of the masses.

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9780656043903: Pronunciation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0656043903 ISBN 13 :  9780656043903
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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