The sounds of Japanese

This great book is designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of the Japanese language, and includes an audio CD which demonstrates the sounds and pronunciation described. Surely an invaluable resource for students of Japanese wishing to improve their pronunciation, as well as those studying Japanese linguistics. - Explains how speech sounds are produced in Japanese (articulatory phonetics), and the system of sounds in Japanese (phonology). - Covers a range of topics including vowels, consonants, syllables, accents, intonations, and phonemics. • Gives clear comparisons with English, and provides practical advice on pronunciation. - Provides a wealth of authentic Japanese examples. • Each chapter contains exercises to help students put their knowledge into practice.

שנה

2008

שפה

English

הוצאה

Cambridge University Press

מהדורות

5

עמודים

284

ISBN

9780521617543

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