Phonetic Spelling - A Proposed Universal Alphabet for Rendering of English, French,

Originally published in 1913, this book contains a proposed universal alphabet for all forms of speech.

List of contents

1. Phonetic spelling; 2. Criticism of other alphabets; 3. The phonetic alphabet; 4. The phonetic spelling of English; 5. The universal alphabet and its application.

Summary

Originally published in 1913, this book contains a proposed universal alphabet for all forms of speech. Johnston includes sample sentences from a variety of languages spelled out in his phonetic alphabet at the conclusion of the text. This book will be of value for anyone with an interest in phonetics.

Product details

• Authors: Harry Johnston
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2013
• EAN: 9781107635302
• ISBN: 978-1-107-63530-2
• No. of pages: 102
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Phonetics, phonology, Language teaching and learning material and coursework