Speech Sounds - 2nd Edition - Patricia Ashby - Routledge Book
Speech Sounds: 2nd Edition is a core title in the Routledge Language Workbooks series, written by Patricia Ashby. It serves as a practical, "hands-on" introduction to phonetics for absolute beginners, guiding them through the description and classification of speech sounds across various languages.
: Covers the description of consonants (voice-place-manner labels) and vowels in depth. Target Audience Speech Sounds 2nd Edition (Language Workbooks)
: Distinguishes between spoken and written language, introducing concepts like homophones.
: Includes a fully revised section for further reading and investigation. Content Overview Speech Sounds - 2nd Edition - Patricia Ashby
: Provides dozens of data-based exercises with full solutions and cross-references for independent study.
: Particularly those in linguistics, speech-language pathology, or communication sciences. Target Audience : Distinguishes between spoken and written
: The clear, simple style and included answer key make it suitable for self-study.