A Pronouncing Dictionary of American English (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of American English pronunciation, specifically focusing on the everyday speech of educated individuals. The author acknowledges the vast diversity of American English, recognizing regional differences and avoiding any bias towards specific pronunciations. This work meticulously records various pronunciations used across different regions and cultural backgrounds, offering a comprehensive picture of the American soundscape. Through detailed explanations and the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, the book sheds light on the nuances of pronunciation, including stress, accent, and the influence of surrounding sounds. It also explores the relationship between colloquial and formal speech, demonstrating how pronunciation can vary depending on context. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the dynamic nature of American English pronunciation, highlighting its richness and diversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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