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English Phonetics and Phonology
Reviewed Feb 2010 by Lara Promnitz-Hayashi
English Phonetics and Phonology

English Phonetics and Phonology

Have you ever studied linguistics and been confused or even lost in the world of phonology and phonetics? Ever wished you had a simple resource for either you or your students to use that actually made sense? Then ‘English Phonetics and Phonology. A Practical Guide (4th edition)’ by Peter Roach is for you. It is not only a textbook but a full basic course in the field of phonetics and phonology, suitable for either individual study or a class.

The book is divided into 20 chapters which are then divided into a number of subsections, making it really easy to navigate. The front of the book has a detailed Index followed by a list of symbols with examples and an IPA chart. Each chapter has detailed information which is written in an easy to understand manner, and has diagrams and examples. There are also notes for teachers with recommended
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