This fundamental text is a launching point for study in the field of phonetics. It introduces readers to the key elements in phonetic study, providing an overview of phonetic transcription, anatomy of speech production and perception, the physics of sound, properties of vowels, diphthongs, and consonants, stress and intonation, and connected speech. Revisions in this third edition reflect the steady growth in exploration and understanding of the field of phonetics since the publication of the original edition of this book, with valuable contributions and input from two distinguished phoneticians, Donald Mower, PhD, and David Ingram, PhD In addition to new and updated content, this book retains the unique presentation of selected speech production modules developed over 30 years ago, which enable students to independently study the complex phenomenon of speech sound in context. After mastering this text, students will find they have opened the door to opportunities in the study of speech-language pathology.

Phonetics: Principles and Practices, Third Edition

Reference

Sadanand Singh

Kala Singh

Words, Language & Grammar

Plural Publishing, Inc.

This flip chart enables ready comparison of key images for each consonant and vowel. It is of particular importance for speech-language pathologists working with adults and children to change their articulation of sounds and for students of phonetics as they develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between sounds.

Seeing Speech: A Quick Guide to Speech Sounds

Sharynne McLeod

The Functional Phonetics Workbook, now in its third edition, emphasizes the basics of learning the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in a simplified, useful manner so students can be successful and confident at IPA transcription. It meets the need for undergraduate students majoring in communicative disorders who require one semester of training in phonetics.
 The workbook includes easy-to-use phoneme study cards, which help students learn the symbol/sound association using the IPA, clear diagrams illustrating how sounds are produced, and audio files of transcription exercises related to the study cards. New with this edition the audio files are available on CDs and a companion website. The workbook comes with access to both so the user can choose the format that best suits their needs. Also included are learning objectives to every chapter, study questions to reinforce learning, and a glossary of terms.
 New to the Third Edition:
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<li>Listening Activities which provide students with an opportunity to hear the contrast between phonemes</li> <li>A PluralPlus companion website that contains each audio file, in addition to the CDs</li> <li>A chart for place-manner-voicing</li> <li>A list of internet resources</li>
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 The Functional Phonetics Workbook, Third Edition retains the user-friendly features that have made the text popular with those who want to refresh their knowledge of phonetics or learn the basics of the IPA. It is a valuable classroom resource for introductory phonetics courses and it can be used for individuals to learn the IPA who may not have access to formal instruction.

Functional Phonetics Workbook, Third Edition

Medical Books

Mary Lou Marsoun Cancio

Allied Health Professions

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