Gimson's Pronunciation of English

by A.C. Gimson

This book is the standard reference book on English pronunciation. First published in 1962, its scope and authority have never been rivaled. This fifth edition is the most comprehensively revised edition to date. The book's treatment of world Englishes, especially American English, has been expanded, increasing its international appeal. The content has been thoroughly revised and extended, in particular the sections on language teaching and the measurement of sounds. The reviser, Alan Cruttenden, is a well known phonetician who studied with Gimson at University College, London.

Genres: Linguistics, Language, Nonfiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published July 21, 1994

Reviews

[Lucila · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bible of the English Sounds

[Arlind Fazliu]

Kudos to Cruttenden for taking an unbiased approach to English word-stress rules.

[Lejana Close · Rating 5 out of 5]

Odd as it may sound, this pronunciation manual has such a good hook, I couldn't put it down until I finished it. It provides an interesting diachronic perspective that allows you to reconsider all you thought you knew about English language.

[Michel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to this book for making me cry over phoneme's charts.

[María Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a detailed and authoritative guide to English phonetics. Written by renowned phonetician Alan Cruttenden, the book covers the sounds of English in detail, offering clear explanations and examples. It's an invaluable resource for linguists, language learners, and teachers.