Introductory Phonetics and Phonology

<p>Success in mastering any language requires knowledge in speaking reading and writing the language. The speaking component requires the understanding and use of correct pronunciation emphasis and syntactic patterns. The written component requires mastery of the alphabet spelling and the ability to write print or type the pattern. Very early in the learning process speakers of the English language become keenly aware of the language's lack of sound to symbol correspondence. To help speech/language researchers media personnel individuals learning English as a second language and others interested in correct pronunciation the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) was devised.<br><br> Extensively class tested this book offers a practical understanding approach to phonetics and the IPA in a workbook format. It will be welcomed by professionals students and trainees in the fields of communication science communication disorders speech pathology and linguistics.</p>