Both British and American varieties are covered. The words included cover not only ordinary and technical vocabulary, but also proper names, placenames, family names, personal names, names from literature and mythology and names of companies and commercial products. Short usage notes throughout the dictionary draw attention to possible pitfalls and to aspects of pronunciation which often present problems for learners of the language. In the introduction, the author discusses the general features of spoken English and discusses trends in speech. Longman pronunciation dictionary By: Wells, J.C Material type: Text Publication details: Harlow : Longman, 1990 Description: xxviii, 802 p ISBN: 0582053838 9780582053830 Subject(s): English language - Textbooks for foreign speakers | English language - Pronunciation | English language DDC classification: 428.103 Summary: The "Longman Pronunciation Dictionary" is designed to reflect English as it is spoken.
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