Introducing Phonetics and Phonology, Third Edition

Summary:
This book examines some of the ways in which linguists can express what native speakers know about the sound system of their language.

Intended for the absolute beginner, it requires no previous background in linguistics, phonetics or phonology. Starting with a grounding in phonetics and phonological theory, the book provides a base from which more advanced treatments may be approached.

It begins with an examination of the foundations of articulatory and acoustic phonetics, moves on to the basic principles of phonology, and ends with an outline of some further issues within contemporary phonology. Varieties of English, particularly Received Pronunciation and General American, form the focus of consideration, but aspects of the phonetics and phonology of other languages are discussed as well.

This new edition includes more discussion of Optimality Theory and a new glossary of terms. It has been updated throughout to take account of the latest developments in phonological theory, but without sacrificing the book's ease of use for beginners.

• Includes more discussion of Optimality Theory
• Text and references fully revised in line with recent research
• New glossary of terms supports readers with no previous knowledge
• Assumes no prior knowledge
• Makes a clear distinction between general phonetics and English phonetics
• The two topics are clearly linked throughout

Table of Contents:
List of tables
List of figures
Preface
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the third edition
The International Phonetic Alphabet
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to articulatory phonetics
3. Consonants
4. Vowels
5. Acoustic phonetics
6. Above the segment
7. Features
8. Phonemic analysis
9. Phonological alternations, processes and rules
10. Phonological structure
11. Derivational analysis
12. Constraint-based analysis
13. Constraining the model
Glossary
References
Subject index
Varieties of English index
Language Index

About the Author(s):
Mike Davenport is Director of Durham University Language Centre.
S.J. Hannahs is Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.

They are the authors of Issues in Phonological Structure.

Readership:
Undergraduate students of linguistics and English language

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