135000 Words Spelled and Pronounced: Together with Valuable Hints and Illustrations for the Use of Capitals, Italics, Numerals, and Compound Words

by John Hendricks Bechtel

Overview

This classic primer on spelling and pronunciation of words includes fascinating explanations of oft-forgotten subtle nuances of the English language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442243293
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/18/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	666
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.90(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Orthography
2. Pronunciation
3. Capitals
4. Italics
5. Numerals
6. Syllabication
7. Compound Words
8. Punctuation
9. Abbreviations
10. Dictionary of Spelling and Pronunciation
11. Homophones

Editorial Reviews

This facsimile reprint of the 1904 edition is offered in its entirety. The introduction of the original edition discusses the general approach and arrangement, followed by discussions of orthography, pronunciation, capitals, italics, numerals, syllabication, compound words, punctuation, and abbreviations. Each of these sections includes a thorough discussion of the topic along with numerous examples. The main text is comprised of an alphabetic listing of entries, which include variations in spelling and pronunciation (along with derivatives for each word).. .. Pronunciation guides are also available at the foot of each page. The last section is a collection of common homophones.. .. [A]n excellent reference source for students, scholars, writers, and general users.

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