Phonetics and Speech Science

Phonetics is a fundamental building block in linguistics and communication disorders, but introductions often assume a background in linguistics and overlook the clinical and scientific aspects. This textbook provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of phonetics that delves into the fundamental science underlying the production of speech, focusing on the anatomy and physiology of speech and explaining the basics of phonetics, such as phonemes, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and phonetic transcription systems. It presents the sounds of speech as elements of linguistic structure and as the result of complex biological mechanics and provides examples from a range of languages, from disorders of speech to language learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 458 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Phonetics is a fundamental building block in linguistics and various fields, including communication disorders. While introductions to phonetics often assume a background in linguistics, they often overlook the clinical and scientific aspects of the field. This textbook aims to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive yet accessible overview of phonetics that delves into the fundamental science underlying speech production. Written with beginners in mind, it focuses on the anatomy and physiology of speech, while also explaining the basics of phonetics, such as phonemes, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and phonetic transcription systems. It presents the sounds of speech as elements of linguistic structure and as the result of complex biological mechanics. The textbook explains complicated terminology in a clear and easy-to-understand way, with examples from a range of languages, including speech disorders and language learning. By providing a comprehensive understanding of phonetics, this textbook is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of linguistics, communication disorders, and speech therapy.

Weight: 932g
Dimension: 243 x 173 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108452038