Publisher's Synopsis
The Pronunciation Of American English: An Introduction To Phonetics is a book written by Arthur J. Bronstein. It is a comprehensive guide to the phonetics of American English and is designed to help learners improve their pronunciation. The book covers all aspects of phonetics, including the anatomy of speech, phonemes, stress, intonation, and rhythm. It also includes detailed explanations of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and provides numerous examples of how to use it to transcribe and analyze speech.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of phonetics and introduces the basic concepts of speech sounds and their production. The second section covers the phonemes of American English, including vowels, consonants, and diphthongs. The third section focuses on the suprasegmental features of speech, such as stress, intonation, and rhythm.Throughout the book, the author provides clear explanations and numerous examples to help learners understand the concepts and apply them to their own pronunciation. The book also includes exercises and practice activities to help learners improve their pronunciation skills.Overall, The Pronunciation Of American English: An Introduction To Phonetics is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their pronunciation of American English. It is suitable for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers, and is an excellent reference for teachers and language professionals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
