An introduction to the fundamentals of linguistic phonetics filled with learning tools that focus on practical phonetic transcription skills. #xA0; Through in-text exercises and accompanying audio recordings, this introductory text makes the learning of phonetics clear, systematic, and easy. Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students in the speech and hearing professions, this book focuses on teaching students the practical skills necessary to successfully perform phonetic transcription of individuals with speech sound disorders. Beginning with pertinent information on normal speech production, this introductory text then introduces students to the transcription of consonants and vowels, connected speech, and individuals with speech sound disorders. Students also learn the transcription of regional and ethnic dialectal variations of speech. Throughout the well-organized text, CD icons, learning exercises, objectives, and study questions help students learn and process the text#x19;s material.

Preface to the Third Edition

1 Phonetics: A “Sound” Science

Chapter Learning Objectives

Introduction

Phonetics as a Field of Study

Variation in Phonetic Practice

IPA Fonts

A Note on Pronunciation and Dialect

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

2 Phonetic Transcription of English

Chapter Learning Objectives

The Difference between Spelling and Sound

Morphemes

Phonemes

Allophones: Members of a Phoneme Family

Syllables

Word Stress

Broad versus Narrow Transcription

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments

3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism

Chapter Learning Objectives

The Respiratory System and Respiration

The Laryngeal System and Phonation

The Supralaryngeal System and Articulation

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

4 Vowels

Chapter Learning Objectives

What Is a Vowel ?

The Vocal Tract and Resonance

Transcription of the English Vowels

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments

5 Consonants

Chapter Learning Objectives

What Is a Consonant?

Consonants versus Vowels

Manner, Place, and Voicing

The English Consonants

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments

6 Connected Speech

Chapter Learning Objectives

Assimilation

Suprasegmental Aspects of Speech

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments

7 Clinical Phonetics: Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders

Chapter Learning Objectives

Overview of the Clinical Process

Typical Phonological Development

Phonological Processes

Children with Phonological Disorders

Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Diacritics

The extIPA and the VoQS

Transcription of Speech Sound Disorders: Non-English Phonemes

Suggestions for Transcription

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments

8 Dialectal Variation

Chapter Learning Objectives

Regional Dialects

Southern American English

Eastern American English

Social and Ethnic Dialects

African American English

Learning English as a Second Language

Spanish-Influenced English

Asian/Pacific-Influenced English

Russian- and Arabic-Influenced English

Review Exercises

Study Questions

On-Line Resources

Assignments

References

Answers to Questions

Appendix A

Glossary

Index

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