: Frequently used as a foundational text in practical phonetics courses.
: Covers the description of consonants (voice-place-manner labels) and vowels in depth. Target Audience
: Distinguishes between spoken and written language, introducing concepts like homophones.
: Uses phonetic data from a wide range of world languages, not just English.
: Includes a fully revised section for further reading and investigation. Content Overview
: Teaches phonetic transcription and the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) .
: Features a new appendix with information on career prospects for students of phonetics.
: The clear, simple style and included answer key make it suitable for self-study.