One of the most important contributions to the area of phonetic research in Africa. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Joseph H. Greenberg; Introduction; 1. Consonant contrasts; 2. Airstream mechanisms and double articulations; 3. Phonation types; 4. Stops and affricates; 5. Nasals and nasalization; 6. Fricatives and approximants; 7. Laterals and forms of r; 8. Secondary articulations and clusters; 9. Vowels; 10. Tone and intonation; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
Providing a broad overview and packed with examples, A COURSE IN PHONETICS, 7e remains the ideal introduction to phonetics-no previous knowledge required! With its reader-friendly writing style, the book introduces concepts of speech production, describes speech in acoustic terms, and teaches practical phonetic skills, including IPA transcription. In addition, expanded sections on acoustic phonetics and speech motor control help readers use tools for digital inspection and manipulation of speech. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
This revised and expanded edition of a classic textbook provides a concise introduction to basic concepts of acoustics and digital speech processing that are important to linguists, phoneticians, and speech scientists. The second edition includes four new chapters that cover new experimental techniques in acoustic phonetics made possible by the use of computers. Assuming no background in physics or mathematics, Ladefoged explains concepts that must be understood in using modern laboratory techniques for acoustic analysis, including resonances of the vocal tract and the relation of formants to different cavities; digital speech processing and computer storage of sound waves; and Fourier analysis and Linear Predictive Coding, the equations used most frequently in the analysis of speech sounds. Incorporating recent developments in our knowledge of the nature of speech, Ladefoged also updates the original edition's discussion of the basic properties of sound waves; variations in loudness, pitch, and quality of speech sounds; wave analysis; and the hearing and production of speech.Like its predecessor, this edition of Elements of Acoustic Phonetics will serve as an invaluable textbook and reference for students and practitioners of linguistics and speech science, and for anyone who wants to understand the physics of speech.
This popular and accessible introduction to phonetics has been fully updated
for its third edition and now includes an accompanying website. While
maintaining Peter Ladefoged's expert writing and knowledge of sounds in
language, Sandy Disner brings essential updates on topics such as speech
technology.
