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Gimson's Pronunciation of English | 
 enlarge | Author: Alan Cruttenden
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1086044
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0340958774
Dewey Decimal Number: 421
EAN: 9780340958773
ASIN: 0340958774
Publication Date: August 15, 2008
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Since its publication, Gimson's Pronunciation of English has become the essential reference book for anyone involved in studying or teaching the pronunciation of English. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is universally acknowledged to be the standard description of spoken English. This 7th edition has been revised throughout, with particular emphasis on those areas which have seen rapid change in recent years. In particular, the new edition takes into account the status of English as a world language and discusses the current debate about the idea of a global pronunciation standard as an alternative to Received Pronunciation and General American. As with previous editions of this classic book, great care has been taken to preserve the spirit of Gimson's original work as well as to incorporate the latest developments in the field. This new edition ensures that Gimson's Pronunciation of English will remain the most authoritative introduction to English phonetics for many years to come.
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 Good book, but only for advanced learners April 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is strongly recommended only if you are an advanced learner (both in English and in phonetics) and you are looking for a book that helps you to achieve native-like competence in English pronunciation. Note that the book focuses on Received Pronunciation (that is the most prestigious variety spoken in the UK), and only somewhat cursory references are made to other pronunciations (like General American). Note also that sound knowledge of phonetics is required because you might not agree with the author on some issues, such as how he deals with English accentuation.
 Gimson's Pronunciation of English April 20, 2001
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I find the Gimson's Pronunciation of English by Alan Cruttenden to be an excellent book. English language is not my native language. Hence, it was very hard for me to understand the English pronunciation. This book helped me to understand the basics of English Phonetics. By understanding the English phonetics I was able to improve my pronunciation enormously. I can strongly recommend this book to everyone.
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