Understanding Phonology (5th ed.)

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 ac