Introducing Phonetics and Phonology, Third Edition
Mike Davenport, S.J. Hannahs


This book examines some of the ways in which linguists can express what native speakers know about the sound system of their language.

Intended for the absolute beginner, it requires no previous background in linguistics, phonetics or phonology. Starting with a grounding in phonetics and phonological theory, the book provides a base from which more advanced treatments may be approached.

It begins with an examination of the foundations of articulatory and acoustic phonetics, moves on to the basic principles of phonology, and ends with an outline of some further issues within contemporary phonology. Varieties of English, particularly Received Pronunciation and General American, form the focus of consideration, but aspects of the phonetics and phonology of other languages are discussed as well.

This new edition includes more discussion of Optimality Theory and a new glossary of terms. It has been updated throughout to take account of the latest developments in phonological theory, but without sacrificing the book’s ease of use for beginners.

• Includes more discussion of Optimality Theory
• Text and references fully revised in line with recent research
• New glossary of terms supports readers with no previous knowledge
• Assumes no prior knowledge
• Makes a clear distinction between general phonetics and English phonetics
• The two topics are clearly linked throughout
  
  Table of Contents:
  Chapter 1 Introduction
  Chapter 2 Introduction to articulatory phonetics
  Chapter 3 Consonants
  Chapter 4 Vowels
  Chapter 5 Acoustic phonetics
  Chapter 6 Above the segment
  Chapter 7 Features
  Chapter 8 Phonemic analysis
  Chapter 9 Phonological alternations, processes and rules
  Chapter 10 Phonological structure
  Chapter 11 Rule-based derivational analysis
  Chapter 12 Constraint-based analysis
  Chapter 13 Constraining the model