The Phonetics Of Great Smoky Mountain Speech

By Joseph Sargent Hall

Book Overview

The Phonetics Of Great Smoky Mountain Speech is a book written by Joseph Sargent Hall, which explores the unique speech patterns of the Great Smoky Mountains region in the southeastern United States. The book delves into the phonetics and pronunciation of the region�������s dialect, highlighting the distinctive features and characteristics of the language spoken by its inhabitants. Hall draws on his extensive fieldwork and research to provide a detailed analysis of the phonetic features of Great Smoky Mountain speech, including vowel and consonant sounds, intonation patterns, and accentuation. The book also examines the historical and cultural factors that have shaped the development of the region�������s dialect, such as the influence of Scottish, Irish, and English settlers, as well as the impact of African American and Cherokee languages.The Phonetics Of Great Smoky Mountain Speech is a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the study of dialects and regional speech patterns. It provides a comprehensive overview of the linguistic landscape of the Great Smoky Mountains and sheds light on the complex interactions between language, culture, and history in this unique part of the United States.American Speech Reprints And Monographs, No. 4.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: 1162990341
• ISBN13: 9781162990347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"