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English phonology is the system of speech sounds used in spoken English. Like many other languages, English has wide variation in pronunciation, both historically and from dialect to dialect. In general, however, the regional dialects of English share a largely similar (but not identical) phonological system.
A very brief explanation is that phonology is the study of sound structure in language, which is different from the study of sentence structure (syntax) or word structure (morphology), or how languages change over time (historical linguistics). This definition is very simple, and also inadequate.
- David Odden
- 2005
Book description. An Introduction to English Phonology introduces undergraduates to the basic tools and concepts necessary for the outline description of English phonological systems and processes.
- April M. S. McMahon
- 2001
Phonology is the study of the sound patterns in languages, including their changes and modifications over time. Learn about the key concepts, theories, and methods of phonology, as well as the contributions of influential linguists such as Trubetskoy and Jakobson.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 28, 2011 · An overview of phonology as a field of linguistics, covering sound patterns, phonological modules, and theories. Includes foundational works, such as Pāṇini, Saussure, and Chomsky and Halle.
Oct 15, 1992 · English Phonology: An Introduction. Heinz J. Giegerich. Cambridge University Press, Oct 15, 1992 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 333 pages. This is an introduction to the phonology of...
A comprehensive textbook on the sounds and structure of English, covering articulation, phonemes, syllables, stress, intonation and more. Learn how to transcribe, analyse and teach English pronunciation with examples, exercises and diagrams.
