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Title:
A Manual of Pronunciation
For Practical Use in Schools and Families
Original Publication:
Boston, U.S.A.
Ginn & Company, Publishers
The Athenæum Press
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Jason Isbell
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: Containing a Careful Selection of Words in the English Language Most Commonly Mispronounced, together with their Pronunciation as Given by the Best Authorities in England and America
Summary: "A Manual of Pronunciation" by Otis Ashmore is a practical guide to correct English pronunciation written in the early 20th century. The manual aims to address common mispronunciations in the English language, providing clear guidance on proper pronunciation as recognized by authorities in both England and America. It serves not only as a resource for educators but also for individuals seeking to improve their speaking skills. The opening of the manual presents a preface where Ashmore explains the significance of proper pronunciation and how it reflects one’s education and culture. He emphasizes the importance of correcting pronunciation habits formed in youth and introduces the structure of the manual, which includes a careful selection of frequently mispronounced words. The text outlines methods for effective use in educational settings, focusing on practice and repetition to instill correct pronunciations in learners' memories. Overall, Ashmore’s intention is to provide a practical tool for students and teachers alike in fostering better pronunciation practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ashmore, Otis, 1853-
EBook No.: 21783
Published: Jun 9, 2007
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Pronunciation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Manual of Pronunciation
For Practical Use in Schools and Families
Original Publication:
Boston, U.S.A.
Ginn & Company, Publishers
The Athenæum Press
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Jason Isbell
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: Containing a Careful Selection of Words in the English Language Most Commonly Mispronounced, together with their Pronunciation as Given by the Best Authorities in England and America
Summary: "A Manual of Pronunciation" by Otis Ashmore is a practical guide to correct English pronunciation written in the early 20th century. The manual aims to address common mispronunciations in the English language, providing clear guidance on proper pronunciation as recognized by authorities in both England and America. It serves not only as a resource for educators but also for individuals seeking to improve their speaking skills. The opening of the manual presents a preface where Ashmore explains the significance of proper pronunciation and how it reflects one’s education and culture. He emphasizes the importance of correcting pronunciation habits formed in youth and introduces the structure of the manual, which includes a careful selection of frequently mispronounced words. The text outlines methods for effective use in educational settings, focusing on practice and repetition to instill correct pronunciations in learners' memories. Overall, Ashmore’s intention is to provide a practical tool for students and teachers alike in fostering better pronunciation practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ashmore, Otis, 1853-
EBook No.: 21783
Published: Jun 9, 2007
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Pronunciation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.