English Phonetics & Phonology

by Peter Roach

Recognised as the most practical and comprehensive text in the field of phonetics, this third edition of English Phonetics and Phonology includes revised transcriptions, a wider discussion of different varieties of English and an updated treatment of intonation.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks, Academic, Education, Teaching

Paperback

First published May 26, 1983

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although at times I wanted to pull my hair out while reading this, it is still a very thorough guide when it comes to breaking language down to its most basic roots. A must-read for anyone interested in the building blocks of language.

[نورهان | El-Badawy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to kill any one who tells me that phonetics is an interesting branch, this faculty leads me to madness and I'll hate all things I like and one of them is phonetics. If I read this book in other circumstances, I would get a lot of benefits. Any way it's so useful but if you read it in calm mood and without stress of faculty and exams.

[Kimiya Roudgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't normally add my textbooks to Goodreads but this one is just so awesome!! I mean, how many textbooks are out there that can be described as 'awesome'?
I'm not saying that it's perfect, or the most reliable source, but it did an amazing job on making me fall in love with Phonology and Linguistics and I am forever grateful.

[L · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fucking nightmare. A truly nerve-wracking piece of horror more frightening than the darkest tale of Lovecraft.

[Yasna · Rating 4 out of 5]

درس موردعلاقه م نبود، ولی خب جالب بود.

[Suzi · Rating 2 out of 5]

To be honest, I didn't finish this book (because I didn't have to read everything for my study). I quite enjoyed it, but some things were a little hazy (I still don't understand "word stress" and "sentence stress" (or whatever it was called), all I know is that is caused me to STRESS).
If you want to learn more about phonetics and phonology, I think this is a good book for you; just take your time when you read it.
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[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was extremely helpful in conducting the research needed to write my B-level essay in linguistics (focusing on pronunciation and differences between American accents).

[Dunya Al-Mishqab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phonology is my favorite field in linguistics. This book had helped me a lot.

[Lana Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still believe it's one of the best introductory textbooks on phonetics.

[Shahidul Nahid · Rating 1 out of 5]

ছাতার মাথা

[Alenka · Rating 4 out of 5]

gʊd aɪ ɡˈɛs

[Ne. · Rating 3 out of 5]

a complete basic course in Eng. phnetics & phonology that bridges the gap between simple pronouciation handboks & serious textbooks! 2 me it can be used by both native & non-native speakers, who may be training 2 teach Eng. or studying the lg. technically. presenting the basic factual info. & crucial theoretical issues in a practical way easily, the book includes 20 chapters.

[Levine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this ebook, and it is very helpful. eventhough ive got several phonology books, I recommended this English Phonetics and Phonology for those who really want to know more about Phonology.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very difficult to chew ...but it had to be done!

[zeynab]

I hate such a book but I had to read it!

[Felipe Vivar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, I think is very useful, practical and educative. Its pedagogical examples are very clear

[Nhật Tuân · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is very helpful for those who want to examine English pronunciation. I am a seninor student of TESOL and this is one of the best books about English Language I've read.

[Vendawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very thorough guide to phonology. Can be hard at times to get through but useful when planning and teaching.

[Tony Bittner-Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely useful guide into articulatory phonetics and English phonology. It's one of my favourite books.

[Lil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really hard to read but in a way, it was kind of helpful, even though I still don't understand some topics explained in the book.

[Moustafa Sheikh Debes]

Easy to understand

[Doa · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Stamen Parushev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good description

[Ειρήνη Σαμψωνίδου · Rating 2 out of 5]

a really difficult subject but this books helps you a little bit to unhderstand the main points

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 semestres después... por fin voy a terminar fonética 😮‍💨

[gum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having an adequate professor truly helps in enjoying this satanist branch.
Love you huda

[WildCaughtClaymore In Oil 5 Oz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not this one. 英汉比较语音学 = English phonetics and phonology _ as compared with -- 赵德梅编著, Zhao Demei bian zhu, Li Yuchen zhu shen -- 1995, 1995 -- 青岛_青岛海洋大学出版社 -- 9787810267960

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear, simple and informative.

[Mehad Mohamed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good study material and I really like it actually. It helped me a lot when I was asked to "revise" things that I didn't take at college. I understood everything just from reading. Also, applying what I read in the exercises was very helpful. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about phonetics and Phonology.

[Habib]

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