Description:
This book provides an accessible introduction to phonemic, phonetic and intonational transcription with a focus on American English.
Review Quotes:
"Phonemic transcription is an invaluable tool for language learners and teachers. In my opinion, American English Phonetic Transcription is by far the best treatment of the subject to date. It's comprehensive, accessible, and contains a wealth of practice material supported by recordings. Truly an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the sounds of English!"
Hiroshi Miura, Senshu University, Japan
"This book takes a systematic approach to successful phonetic transcription, focusing on step-by-step fundamentals needed by any beginning linguist or English language teacher in approaching English speech in words and phrases."
John Levis, Iowa State University, USA