The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation (Routledge Handbooks in English Language Studies)

__The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation__ provides a comprehensive survey of this field covering both theoretical and practical perspectives on pronunciation. In 35 chapters contributed by leading scholars from around the world, this Handbook examines: * linguistic and historical background of sound systems and theoretical issues linked to sound changes; * pronunciation acquisition and factors related to speech production; * pronunciation research and applications to second language pronunciation; * the link between pronunciation and other language skills including perception and other socio-cultural factors; * pronunciation and its relation to World Englishes. __The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation__ will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in pronunciation. He Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation provides a comprehensive survey of this field covering both theoretical and practical perspectives on pronunciation. In 35 chapters contributed by leading scholars from around the world, this Handbook examines: linguistic and historical background of sound systems and theoretical issues linked to sound changes; pronunciation acquisition and factors related to speech production; pronunciation research and applications to second language pronunciation; the link between pronunciation and other language skills including perception and other socio-cultural factors; pronunciation and its relation to World Englishes. The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary English Pronunciation will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in pronunciation" -- From the publisher Introduction -- Historical and theoretical perspectives on pronunciation -- Descriptions of English Pronunciations -- Varieties of English Pronunciations -- Pronunciation instruction in language teaching -- Current issues in pronunciation research -- Future directions of pronunciation