Practical English Phonetics and Phonology

By Dylan Kilmer

Phonetics is the branch of linguistics that investigates the sounds inherent in human speech. It primarily focuses on the physical properties of speech sounds or signs, including their neurophysiological aspects, auditory perception, acoustic properties, and physiological production. Articulatory phonetics, auditory phonetics, and acoustic phonetics are the three major sub-disciplines of phonetics. Phonology is another branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds within spoken languages. It describes how sounds operate within a particular language or across languages to convey meaning. Within phonology, the study of sounds involves classifying them into distinct groups within a language. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of phonetics and phonology. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this area which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook will prove immensely beneficial to students involved in this area at various levels.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 164728872X
• ISBN13: 9781647288723
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Willford Press
• Length: 213 Pages