Phonetics and Speech Science
Phonetics and Speech Science
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Phonetics is a fundamental building block not just in linguistics but also in fields such as communication disorders. However, introductions to phonetics can often assume a background in linguistics, whilst at the same time overlooking the clinical and scientific aspects of the field. This textbook fills this gap by providing a comprehensive yet accessible overview of phonetics that delves into the fundamental science underlying the production of speech. Written with beginners in mind, it focuses on the anatomy and physiology of speech, while at the same time explaining the very basics of phonetics, such as the phonemes of English, 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. It explains complicated terminology in a clear, easy-to-understand way, and provides examples from a range of languages, from disorders of speech, and from language learning.
- Provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to phonetics for students without a background in linguistics
- Introduces terminology in a clear, easy-to-understand way, with key words highlighted throughout
- Covers the clinical and scientific aspects of phonetics, areas which are often overlooked in introductions to phonetics
Reviews & endorsements
‘MacKay's book is an impressive combination of rigorous pedagogy and an accessible writing style.’ Aaron Kaplan, Department of Linguistics, University of Utah
‘This valuable textbook is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of speech sounds and their production. What sets this book apart from others is its comprehensive coverage of both articulatory and acoustic phonetics without sacrificing detail in either area. MacKay has done a commendable job of presenting complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the material easy to understand and apply.’ Amanda Dalola, University of Minnesota
‘This book covers a wide range of topics. It will be a great text for a course that combines phonetics, speech science, and perhaps some hearing science.’ Chao-Yang Lee, Ohio University
Product details
July 2023Paperback
9781108452038
458 pages
244 × 172 × 22 mm
0.93kg
Available
Table of Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Phonetics and language
- 2. Phonetic transcription
- 3. Anatomy and physiology of speech
- 4. Air pressure and aerodynamics
- 5. Consonants
- 6. Vowels
- 7. Sounds of North American English
- 8. Voice, phonation, and nasality
- 9. Airstream mechanisms: clicks, implosives, ejectives, esophageal speech
- 10. Speech dynamics
- 11. Suprasegmentals
- 12. Acoustics
- 13. Interlocutors: talkers and hearers
- Glossary
- References
- Index.
