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Learn about the system of speech sounds used in spoken English, their variation and development across dialects and historical stages. Find out the number and distribution of consonant and vowel phonemes, and the features of fortis and lenis consonants.
What is English phonology? English phonology is the study of the sounds used in the English language, including vowels, consonants, and stress patterns. For example, the difference between the /b/ sound in “bat” and the /p/ sound in “pat” is a key aspect of English phonology.
A textbook for undergraduates on the basic tools and concepts of English phonology. It covers the description and transcription of sounds, the phoneme system, vowels, consonants, syllables, and variation across accents.
- April M. S. McMahon
- 2001
This book covers the main topics and theories of phonology, the study of speech sounds and their representation in the mind. It features contributions from leading experts in the field, and explores phonology's interfaces with phonetics, syntax, morphology, and language acquisition.
Jun 5, 2012 · This chapter explains the basic concepts and goals of phonology, the study of the sound systems of language. It contrasts phonology with other fields of linguistics, such as phonetics, syntax, and morphology.
- David Odden
- 2005
A comprehensive and detailed overview of the field of phonology, covering research, theory, and empirical phenomena. The book explores how the sounds of speech are represented in our minds and how phonology interacts with other aspects of language.
A comprehensive book on English phonology that builds on the rule-based approach of The Sound Pattern of English (SPE) and incorporates lexical, metrical, and prosodic analysis. It covers topics such as syllables, stress, vowels, consonants, morphology, and phonotactics with clear explanations and diagrams.
