The main part of the book is devoted to a presentation, in transcription, of the speech of informants from a number of localities and a discussion of the main phonological features exemplified thereby. An attempt was made to induce natural conversation rather than use direct question-and-answer techniques. Although the book cannot provide a comprehensive survey of the infinite variety of spoken British English, the material does come from a wide age range, both sexes, diverse geographical areas, and both urban and rural communities. It represents a major in-depth analysis that will interest phonologists and workers and students of sociolinguistics.
The main part of the book is devoted to a presentation, in transcription, of the speech of informants from a number of localities and a discussion of the main phonological features exemplified thereby. An attempt was made to induce natural conversation rather than use direct question-and-answer techniques. Although the book cannot provide a comprehensive survey of the infinite variety of spoken British English, the material does come from a wide age range, both sexes, diverse geographical areas, and both urban and rural communities. It represents a major in-depth analysis that will interest phonologists and workers and students of sociolinguistics.
Studies in the Phonology of Colloquial English
184
Studies in the Phonology of Colloquial English
184Hardcover(Reissue)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781138909663 |
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| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Publication date: | 06/25/2015 |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: The English Language , #16 |
| Edition description: | Reissue |
| Pages: | 184 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |