The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin by John Sargeaunt

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Author Sargeaunt, John, 1857-1922
Annotator Bradley, Henry, 1845-1923
LoC No. 21010703
Title The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin
Society for Pure English Tract 4
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin" by John Sargeaunt is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This text examines the principles and historical context behind the pronunciation of English words that have been borrowed from Latin, providing detailed rules that characterize the English adaptation of Latin phonetics. The opening of this work introduces the premise that English pronunciation of Latin-derived words is governed by a specific set of rules that have evolved over centuries. Sargeaunt meticulously outlines how Latin was taught and pronounced in England from its introduction by missionaries in the 7th century through to the Middle Ages, emphasizing changes influenced by rhyme, rhythm, and the evolution of the English language itself. He explores various intricacies of vowel sounds, stress patterns, and phonetic changes, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between Latin pronunciation and its impact on Modern English linguistics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject English language -- Pronunciation
Subject English language -- Foreign words and phrases -- Latin
Subject Latin language -- Influence on English
Category Text
EBook-No. 15364
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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