Applied English Phonology: Yavaş/Applied English Phonology

__Applied English Phonology__ has been extensively revised and expanded, using an accessible style and numerous exercises to explore the fundamental aspects of the English sound system. * Covers the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements; phonemics; allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels; phonotactics; and stress and intonation * Includes brand new sections on U.S. regional vowel shifts, sociophonetic variations, and the role of perception and Optimality Theory with reference to second language phonology * Accompanied by new sound files for numerous transcription exercises * Incorporates extensive exercises to aid students in understanding and assimilating the material more effectively * Supported by an Instructors’ Manual for lecturers, available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/yavas Content: Chapter 1 Phonetics (pages 1–29): Chapter 2 Phonology (pages 30–56): Chapter 3 English Consonants (pages 57–76): Chapter 4 English Vowels (pages 77–99): Chapter 5 Acoustics of Vowels and Consonants (pages 100–130): Chapter 6 Syllables (pages 131–155): Chapter 7 Stress and Intonation (pages 156–182): Chapter 8 Structural Factors in Second Language Phonology (pages 183–229): Chapter 9 Spelling and Pronunciation (pages 230–248): "Applied English Phonology has been extensively revised and expanded, using an accessible style and numerous exercises to explore the fundamental aspects of the English sound system. Covers the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements; phonemics; allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels; phonotactics; and stress and intonation Includes brand new sections on U.S. regional vowel shifts, sociophonetic variations, and the role of perception and Optimality Theory with reference to second language phonology Accompanied by new sound files for numerous transcription exercises Incorporates extensive exercises to aid students in understanding and assimilating the material more effectively Supported by an Instructors' Manual for lecturers, available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/yavas"-- "Applied English Phonology responds to the need for a practical and accessible source on applied phonology for students from applied linguistics, TESOL, and speech pathology programs. It does so by covering the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements, phonemics, allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels, phonotactics, and stress and intonation. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and extended and is now accompanied by numerous sound files for transcription practice, new exercises, explanations of sociophonetic variation, and systematic and expanded coverage of regional vowel shifts in the United States. It also includes entirely new sections on the role of Optimality Theory and perception in second language phonology. All chapters include extensive and updated exercises to aid students in both their grasp of the subject and their effective assimilation of material"-- "Applied English Phonology responds to the need for a practical and accessible source on applied phonology for students from applied linguistics, TESOL, and speech pathology programs. It does so by covering the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements, phonemics, allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels, phonotactics, and stress and intonation. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and extended and is now accompanied by numerous sound files for transcription practice, new exercises, explanations of sociophonetic variation, and systematic and expanded coverage of regional vowel shifts in the United States. It also includes entirely new sections on the role of Optimality Theory and perception in second language phonology. All chapters include extensive and updated exercises to aid students in both their grasp of the subject and their effective assimilation of material"-- Provided by publisher "Applied English Phonology responds to the need for a practical and accessible source on applied phonology for students from applied linguistics, TESOL, and speech pathology programs. It does so by covering the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements, phonemics, allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels, phonotactics, and stress and intonation. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and extended and is now accompanied by numerous sound files for transcription practice, new exercises, explanations of sociophonetic variation, and systematic and expanded coverage of regional vowel shifts in the United States. It also includes entirely new sections on the role of Optimality Theory and perception in second language phonology. All chapters include extensive and updated exercises to aid students in both their grasp of the subject and their effective assimilation of material" Del editor "Applied English Phonology has been extensively revised and expanded, using an accessible style and numerous exercises to explore the fundamental aspects of the English sound system. Covers the fundamental aspects of the English sound system, including basic phonetic elements; phonemics; allophonic rules of English consonants and vowels; phonotactics; and stress and intonation Includes brand new sections on U.S. regional vowel shifts, sociophonetic variations, and the role of perception and Optimality Theory with reference to second language phonology Accompanied by new sound files for numerous transcription exercises Incorporates extensive exercises to aid students in understanding and assimilating the material more effectively Supported by an Instructors' Manual for lecturers, available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/yavas"-- Provided by publisher Front Matter -- Phonetics -- Phonology -- English Consonants -- English Vowels -- Acoustics of Vowels and Consonants -- Syllables -- Stress and Intonation -- Structural Factors in Second Language Phonology -- Spelling and Pronunciation -- Recommended Readings -- Appendix: List of Sound Files -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- to the Exercises of Applied English Phonology * Extensively revised and expanded, it combines accessible style with numerous exercises to explore the fundamental aspects of the English sound system * Includes brand new sections on U.S.