An Introduction to French Pronunciation, Revised
Blackwell Reference Grammars
2. Edition April 2005
188 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-3255-8
John Wiley & Sons
An Introduction to French Pronunciation is a comprehensive
and accessible guide to current French pronunciation.
* enables students to not only to hear the language, but to know
what to listen for
* includes chapters on the general principles of French phonetics
and regional variations in the pronunciation of French
* includes discussion of vowels, semi-consonants, consonants,
rhythmic groups, the syllable, liaison and intonation
* written by a leading figure in the field, the author of A
Comprehensive French Grammar (Blackwell, 2003)
Preface.
1. General Considerations.
2. The Production of Speech.
3. The Articulation of French.
4. The Vowel Phonemes.
5. The Semi-Consonants.
6. The Consonant Phonemes.
7. The Rhythmic Group.
8. The Syllable.
9. Stress.
10. The Vowels in Detail.
11. Mute e.
12. Vowel Length.
13. The Semi-Consonants in Detail.
14. The Consonants in Detail: (I) Stops.
15. The Consonants in Detail: (II) Fricatives.
16. The Consonants in Detail: (III) /r/, /l/ and the Nasals.
17. Gemination.
18. Consonantal Assimilation.
19. Liaison.
20. Intonation.
References for Further Reading.
Index.
1. General Considerations.
2. The Production of Speech.
3. The Articulation of French.
4. The Vowel Phonemes.
5. The Semi-Consonants.
6. The Consonant Phonemes.
7. The Rhythmic Group.
8. The Syllable.
9. Stress.
10. The Vowels in Detail.
11. Mute e.
12. Vowel Length.
13. The Semi-Consonants in Detail.
14. The Consonants in Detail: (I) Stops.
15. The Consonants in Detail: (II) Fricatives.
16. The Consonants in Detail: (III) /r/, /l/ and the Nasals.
17. Gemination.
18. Consonantal Assimilation.
19. Liaison.
20. Intonation.
References for Further Reading.
Index.
Praise for Glanville Price's An Introduction to French
Pronunciation, revised edition (Blackwell,
2005)...
"Glanville Price's books on the grammar and history
of the French language have been recognized as authoritative
resources by generations of graduate students. The revised edition
of his Introduction to French Pronunciation exhibits
qualities that have contributed to the popularity of the work,
especially comprehensibility and conciseness." The Modern
Language Journal
Praise for Glanville Price's A Comprehensive French
Grammar (Blackwell, 2003)...
"Remarkably comprehensive ... an essential grammar but
good for a browse too. Conventional grammar and very much more is
covered in meticulous detail." Times Education
Supplement
"As a pedagogic grammar, it is remarkably reliable and
complete, with two key elements: a good index and excellent
cross-referencing. He pitches the explanations at a level which is
useful from first to final-year undergraduate linguists."
Journal of French Language Studies
Pronunciation, revised edition (Blackwell,
2005)...
"Glanville Price's books on the grammar and history
of the French language have been recognized as authoritative
resources by generations of graduate students. The revised edition
of his Introduction to French Pronunciation exhibits
qualities that have contributed to the popularity of the work,
especially comprehensibility and conciseness." The Modern
Language Journal
Praise for Glanville Price's A Comprehensive French
Grammar (Blackwell, 2003)...
"Remarkably comprehensive ... an essential grammar but
good for a browse too. Conventional grammar and very much more is
covered in meticulous detail." Times Education
Supplement
"As a pedagogic grammar, it is remarkably reliable and
complete, with two key elements: a good index and excellent
cross-referencing. He pitches the explanations at a level which is
useful from first to final-year undergraduate linguists."
Journal of French Language Studies
Glanville Price is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Wales Aberystwyth. His publications include Encyclopedia of the Languages of Europe(Blackwell 1998), Languages in Britain and Ireland(Blackwell 2000), and A Comprehensive French Grammar (Fifth Edition, Blackwell, 2003).
