Fundamentals of Phonetics: A Practical Guide for Students (3rd Edition)

by Larry H. Small

An introduction to the fundamentals of linguistic phonetics filled with learning tools that focus on practical phonetic transcription skills. Through in-text exercises, this introductory text makes the learning of phonetics clear, systematic, and easy. Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students in the speech and hearing professions, this book focuses on teaching students the practical skills necessary to successfully perform phonetic transcription of individuals with speech sound disorders. Beginning with pertinent information on normal speech production, this introductory text then introduces students to the transcription of consonants and vowels, connected speech, and individuals with speech sound disorders. Students also learn the transcription of regional and ethnic dialectal variations of speech. Throughout the well-organized text, CD icons, learning exercises, objectives, and study questions help students learn and process the text’s material.

Genres: Linguistics, School, Textbooks, Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 1998

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Small as the professor for my phonetics class years ago. I couldn't have asked for a better text to learn phonetics with. Years later, while I don't do it all that often, I can transcribe speech with ease when needed. This is a fantastic book for anyone learning what can be a daunting and confusing subject.

[Susie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the examples in this book were inconsistent with sounds and many times was not consistent with the way the northeast speakers sound so I found it difficult at times to understand his text. Many times throughout the course, our professor told us to ignore his text and would correct errors from the readings.

[Cherish Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4☆ Would recommend)
To be honest, phonetics is not my strong suit. However, this book was very helpful. The practices that come with the book were a life saver.

[Kerianne]

good book

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practice exercises were extremely helpful.