Understanding Phonology

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Carlos Gussenhoven (Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands) Haike Jacobs (Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

Understanding Phonology

Carlos Gussenhoven (Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands), Haike Jacobs (Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

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Routledge
31 January 2025

Phonetics, phonology; Grammar, syntax

Series: Understanding Language

Understanding Phonology, Fifth Edition, provides a clear, accessible and broad introduction to phonology. Introducing the basic concepts, it provides a comprehensive account of phonological topics like segmental contrasts, syllables and moras, quantity, tone and intonation, word stress, and prosodic constituent structure. This new edition has been streamlined to match widely applied course requirements. Key features include:

Reorganized chapters to introduce key concepts earlier and increase accessibility for new students. New developments and an updated bibliography. Illustrations from languages spoken all over the planet, including Arabic, Central Alaskan Yupik, Hawaiian, Mandarin, French, Yabem, Yanyuwa, Yine and Zulu. Over 100 exercises to test understanding. A consistent illustration of Optimality Theory as applied to word stress. Updated online resources for students and instructors, including audio files, a key to questions, teaching goals and PowerPoint slides.

Understanding Phonology is essential reading for students coming to this topic for the first time.

By: Carlos Gussenhoven (Radboud University Nijmegen The Netherlands), Haike Jacobs (Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781032498416
ISBN 10: 1032498412
Series: Understanding Language
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 31 January 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Carlos Gussenhoven is Emeritus Professor of General and Experimental Phonology at Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Haike Jacobs is Professor of French Linguistics at Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.