Peter Ladefoged
Vowels and Consonants
- ISBN 13:
- 9781444334296
- author:
- Peter Ladefoged
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 6.60 (w) x 9.60 (h) x 0.60 (d)
- Genre:
- Phonetics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An introduction to phonetics that explores how languages use a variety of different sounds. Written by Peter Ladefoged and Sandra Ferrari Disner, this third edition has been fully updated with an accompanying website featuring sound files and additional data. The book examines the acoustic, articulatory, and perceptual components of speech, demonstrating speech synthesis and explaining how speech recognition systems work. It also covers topics such as speech technology, providing a comprehensive overview of phonetics for students and professionals alike. Supplemented by an online resource at this book brings the concepts to life with real-world examples and recordings from a wide range of languages.