An American Pronouncing Dictionary Of English Language (1859)

By Alexander H. Laidlaw

Book Overview

An American Pronouncing Dictionary of English Language, written by Alexander H. Laidlaw and published in 1859, is a comprehensive guide to the pronunciation of English words. The dictionary is designed to help American speakers, particularly those who are learning English as a second language, to correctly pronounce words in the English language. The book contains a vast collection of words, including common words as well as words that are not frequently used. Each word is accompanied by its pronunciation, which is presented using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) system. The dictionary also includes a section on pronunciation rules and guidelines, which explains how to correctly pronounce different vowel and consonant sounds. Overall, An American Pronouncing Dictionary of English Language is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their English pronunciation skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120144485
• ISBN13: 9781120144485
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"