Pronunciation of Spanish

Originally published in 1935, this book was created to provide English students with a good understanding of Spanish pronunciation.

List of contents

Preface; 1. On the use of phonetic symbols; 2. On the making of speech-sounds; 3. Front vowels; 4. Back vowels; 5. Additional notes on vowels; 6. Plosive consonants; 7. Nasal consonants; 8. L-sounds and r-sounds; 9. Fricative consonants; 10. Semi-vowels; 11. Additional notes on consonants; 12. Stress and length; 13. Intonation; 14. Phonetic texts; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1935, this book provides English students with a good understanding of Spanish pronunciation, particularly those students intending to teach Spanish. Illustrative figures and a short bibliography are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Spanish, phonetics and language teaching.

Product details

• Authors: William F. Stirling, Stirling William F.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2016
• EAN: 9781316509722
• ISBN: 978-1-316-50972-2
• No. of pages: 102
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Spanish, Spanish, Language learning: speaking skills, Speaking / pronunciation skills, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Speech & Pronunciation