An Introduction to English Phonology

Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language

by April McMahon

This is a short, lively, and accessible introduction to the sounds of modern English. Its emphasis on variation, with examples from British, American, New Zealand, and Singaporean English, make it suitable for both native and non-native speakers. McMahon focuses on the vowels and consonants, but also discusses syllables, stress, and the phonology of words and phrases. She introduces new tools and terminology gradually, and discusses the motivation for key concepts.

Genres: Linguistics

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 23, 2001