135000 Words Spelled and Pronounced: Together with Valuable Hints and Illustrations for the Use of Capitals,...

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John Hendricks Bechtel

135000 Words Spelled and Pronounced

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Together with Valuable Hints and Illustrations for the Use of Capitals, Italics, Numerals, and...

John Hendricks Bechtel

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Rowman & Littlefield
18 August 2014

Usage & grammar guides

This classic primer on spelling and pronunciation of words includes fascinating explanations of oft-forgotten subtle nuances of the English language.

By: John Hendricks Bechtel
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 46mm
Weight: 785g
ISBN: 9781442243293
ISBN 10: 1442243295
Pages: 666
Publication Date: 18 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for 135000 Words Spelled and Pronounced: Together with Valuable Hints and Illustrations for the Use of Capitals, Italics, Numerals, and Compound Words

This facsimile reprint of the 1904 edition is offered in its entirety. The introduction of the original edition discusses the general approach and arrangement, followed by discussions of orthography, pronunciation, capitals, italics, numerals, syllabication, compound words, punctuation, and abbreviations. Each of these sections includes a thorough discussion of the topic along with numerous examples. The main text is comprised of an alphabetic listing of entries, which include variations in spelling and pronunciation (along with derivatives for each word). . . . Pronunciation guides are also available at the foot of each page. The last section is a collection of common homophones. . . . [A]n excellent reference source for students, scholars, writers, and general users. * American Reference Books Annual *