Phonetics For Dummies

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By William F. Katz

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Phonetics For Dummies offers a clear and accessible introduction to the science of speech—how sounds are produced and understood. It covers practical applications such as accent creation for technology, forensic voice analysis, and actor training, making it ideal for students and enthusiasts alike.
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This book is perfect for students in speech pathology, linguistics, telecommunications, or forensic science, as well as anyone curious about the fundamentals of phonetics.

The clear and easy way to understand the science behind speech Phonetics is the scientific study of speech sounds, and deals with how people produce speech and hear specific speech features.

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The clear and easy way to get a handle on the science of speech

The science of how people produce and perceive speech, phonetics has an array of real-world applications, from helping engineers create an authentic sounding Irish or Canadian accent for a GPS voice, to assisting forensics investigators identifying the person whose voice was caught on tape, to helping a film actor make the transition to the stage.

Phonetics is a required course among students of speech pathology and linguistics, and it's a popular elective among students of telecommunications and forensics. The first popular guide to this fascinating discipline, Phonetics For Dummies is an excellent overview of the field for students enrolled in introductory phonetics courses and an ideal introduction for anyone with an interest in the field.

Bonus instructional videos, video quizzes, and other content available online for download on the dummies.com product page for this book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118505083

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

William F. Katz, PhD, is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he teaches and directs research in linguistics, speech science, and language disorders. He has pioneered new treatments for speech loss after stroke, and he studies an unusual disorder known as "foreign accent syndrome."