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This document summarizes some of the key phonological and phonetic differences between Received Pronunciation (RP) English and North American English (NAmEng). It notes that NAmEng has merged some vowel sounds that are distinct in RP, such as /ɒ/ and /ɑː/. It also discusses features of NAmEng such as rhoticity, consonant changes like vocalization of intervocalic /t/ to [d̯], and regional variations within the United States.
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Copy Of Presentation On Weak Syllables
The document discusses weak and strong syllables in English. It defines a weak syllable as having one of four possible vowel sounds at its center: schwa (ə), a close front vowel like i, a close back vowel like u, or a syllabic consonant. It provides many examples of words containing weak syllables and discusses how weak forms are important for both producing and comprehending spoken English.
Presentation On Weak Syllables
The document discusses weak and strong syllables in English. It defines a weak syllable as one that has a reduced vowel sound like schwa (ə), a close front vowel like i, a close back vowel like u, or a syllabic consonant. It provides many examples of words containing weak syllables and discusses how weak forms are important for both producing and comprehending English speech due to the influence on rhythm. Teaching weak forms can help improve foreign students' pronunciation and listening skills.
Presentation On Weak Syllables
The document discusses weak and strong syllables in English. It defines a weak syllable as one that has a reduced vowel sound like schwa (/ə/) or one of three other vowel types. It provides many examples of words containing weak syllables based on their spelling patterns. The document also discusses weak forms in English, where unstressed words are pronounced differently than their stressed counterparts. Teaching weak forms is important for both improving students' English pronunciation and listening comprehension.
Copy Of Presentation On Weak Syllables
The document discusses weak and strong syllables in English. It defines a weak syllable as one that has a reduced vowel sound like schwa (/ə/) or one of three other vowel types. It provides many examples of words containing weak syllables based on their spelling patterns. The document also discusses weak forms in English, where unstressed words are pronounced differently than their stressed counterparts. Teaching weak forms is important for both improving students' English pronunciation and listening comprehension.
Copy (2) Of Presentation On Weak Syllables
The document discusses weak and strong syllables in English. It defines a weak syllable as having one of four possible vowel sounds at its center: schwa (ə), a close front vowel like i, a close back vowel like u, or a syllabic consonant. It provides many examples of words containing weak syllables and discusses how weak forms are important for both producing and comprehending spoken English.
Unit 3 Phonetics
The document discusses the differences between accents and dialects. Accents are differences in pronunciation only, while dialects also involve differences in vocabulary, grammar and word order. It then focuses on accents and dialects within British English, describing Received Pronunciation (RP) as the standard accent and discussing regional variations and how accents can indicate social class.
Unit 5
The document discusses the differences between accents and dialects. Accents are differences in pronunciation only, while dialects also involve differences in vocabulary, grammar and word order. It then focuses on Received Pronunciation (RP) as the standard accent of British English, describing its origins and variations within RP. It also compares RP to other major systems like General American and Scottish English.
Phonetics presentation part i
This document provides information on various linguistic concepts related to phonetics and morphology.
It begins with an overview of the key elements of English language phonology including phonetics, phonemes, and Received Pronunciation. It then discusses morphology, defining morphology, morphemes (free and bound), and provides examples.
The document also covers specific linguistic concepts in more depth including the individual speech sounds of vowels and consonants, describing their articulation and distribution. It provides a detailed analysis of English pure vowel sounds using the cardinal vowel diagram and IPA phonetic symbols.
Intro to Linguistic.pptx
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This document outlines the consonant sounds of English, discussing their places and manners of articulation. It defines consonants as sounds produced with an obstruction of airflow from the lungs. It then describes the 8 places of articulation for English consonants: bilabial, labiodental, dental, alveolar, palato-alveolar, palatal, velar, and glottal. The document also discusses the 6 manners of articulation for English consonants: plosives, fricatives, affricates, nasals, laterals, and approximants. Tables provide an overview of the consonant phonemes in English organized by place and manner of articulation.
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