Phonetics and Speech Science

ISBN-13: 9781108427869 / Twarda / 2023 / 458 str.

Ian R. A. (University of Ottawa) MacKay

Opis

Written in a clear, approachable way, this is an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to phonetics, ideal for beginners.

Recenzje

'This valuable textbook is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of speech sounds and their production. What sets this book apart from others is its comprehensive coverage of both articulatory and acoustic phonetics without sacrificing detail in either area. MacKay has done a commendable job of presenting complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the material easy to understand and apply.' Amanda Dalola, University of Minnesota

Spis treści

List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgments; 1. Phonetics and language; 2. Phonetic transcription; 3. Anatomy and physiology of speech; 4. Air pressure and aerodynamics; 5. Consonants; 6. Vowels; 7. Sounds of North American English; 8. Voice, phonation, and nasality; 9. Airstream mechanisms: clicks, implosives, ejectives, esophageal speech; 10. Speech dynamics; 11. Suprasegmentals; 12. Acoustics; 13. Interlocutors: talkers and hearers; Glossary; References; Index.