French Phonetics » (1st Edition)

This enhanced edition of French Phonetics is intended for college-level instruction, for self-study and for reference purposes. The text, including Cahier d'Exercices, helps the student to become proficient in the pronunciation of French by explaining the characteristics of the French sound system clearly and systematically and by giving precise rules of pronunciation throughout. Cassettes or CD's for French Phonetics and the Cahier d'Exercices are available by contacting the author at Booth@up.edu.

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Helps students become proficient in the pronunciation of French by systematically examining each sound of the French language in relation to its orthography and its phonological surroundings. Gives precise rules of pronunciation and many expression which exemplify those rules as well as their exceptions. Special emphasis is placed on those words which are often mispronounced by anglophone speakers. Designed for college phonetics courses and intermediate and advanced French language classes, for students who already have some knowledge of French and are familiar with the articulation of French sounds. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)