Synopsis
Master everyday English pronunciation with practical guidance you can use in daily conversations. This guide explains how to pronounce common words in American usage, with careful notes on variations in British usage and current foreign terms. It emphasizes practical, widely acceptable pronunciations and the social context that shapes speech.
The book aims to help readers pronounce words in a way that passes in most social settings, while offering clear explanations of sounds, stress, and rhythm. It includes a large, everyday vocabulary and selected technical terms, plus names and places from literature. Pronunciation is treated as flexible within shared usage, not as a strict rule book.
- Grounded in common-sense pronunciation tailored for everyday conversation
- Clear notation using familiar letters and diacritical marks with a helpful key
- Coverage of American usage and where British forms differ
- Practical guidance on stress, sentence rhythm, and habit formation
Ideal for readers who want practical, nonacademic help with pronouncing everyday words and proper names.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. 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. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332771103_0
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