Small, Larry H., 1954-

Fundamentals of phonetics : a practical guide for students / Larry H. Small. - 3rd ed. - Boston : Pearson, c2012. - xii, 389 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - The Allyn & Bacon communication sciences and disorders series . - Allyn & Bacon communication sciences and disorders series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-321) and index.

Preface to the Third Edition



1 Phonetics: A "Sound" Science

Chapter Learning Objectives

Introduction

Phonetics as a Field of Study

Variation in Phonetic Practice

IPA Fonts

A Note on Pronunciation and Dialect

Study Questions

On-Line Resources



2 Phonetic Transcription of English

Chapter Learning Objectives

The Difference between Spelling and Sound

Morphemes

Phonemes

Allophones: Members of a Phoneme Family

Syllables

Word Stress

Broad versus Narrow Transcription

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments



3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism

Chapter Learning Objectives

The Respiratory System and Respiration

The Laryngeal System and Phonation

The Supralaryngeal System and Articulation

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources



4 Vowels

Chapter Learning Objectives

What Is a Vowel ?

The Vocal Tract and Resonance

Transcription of the English Vowels

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments



5 Consonants

Chapter Learning Objectives

What Is a Consonant?

Consonants versus Vowels

Manner, Place, and Voicing

The English Consonants

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments



6 Connected Speech

Chapter Learning Objectives

Assimilation

Suprasegmental Aspects of Speech

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments



7 Clinical Phonetics: Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders

Chapter Learning Objectives

Overview of the Clinical Process

Typical Phonological Development

Phonological Processes

Children with Phonological Disorders

Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Diacritics

The extIPA and the VoQS

Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Non-English Phonemes

Suggestions for Transcription

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments



8 Dialectal Variation

Chapter Learning Objectives

Regional Dialects

Southern American English

Eastern American English

Social and Ethnic Dialects

African American English

Learning English as a Second Language

Spanish-Influenced English

Asian/Pacific-Influenced English

Russian- and Arabic-Influenced English

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments



References

Answers to Questions

Appendix A


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English language--Phonetics--Problems, exercises, etc.

PE1135 / .S49 2012

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