Lynne Cahill is Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Sussex, UK. In recent years she has focused on the relationship between spelling and pronunciation, with a particular interest in variant spellings in contexts as diverse as medieval legal documents and computer mediated communication.<
Discovering Phonetics and Phonology seamlessly blends theory with practice. I am confident that it will prove to be an invaluable resource for those who are curious about how English sounds function, why they do so, and what meanings they create. * Gerard O'Grady, Cardiff University, UK * The most valuable asset of Discovering Phonetics and Phonology is its focus on the relationship between spelling and sound. To put it simply: it's fantastic! * Ilka Mindt, Universitat Paderborn, Germany * This is a uniquely accessible introduction to both phonetics and phonology. It makes the subject approachable by activating connections with students' everyday lives and using jargon-free explanations. Many students have been waiting for a book like this. * Yuni Kim, University of Essex, UK *