{"product_id":"understanding-phonology-9781032498416","title":"Understanding Phonology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Phonology, Fifth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, provides a clear, accessible and broad introduction to phonology. Introducing 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Reorganized chapters to introduce key concepts earlier and increase accessibility for new students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ New developments and an updated bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Illustrations from languages spoken all over the planet, including Arabic, Central Alaskan Yupik, Hawaiian, Mandarin, French, Yabem, Yanyuwa and Zulu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Over 100 exercises to test understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ A consistent illustration of Optimality Theory as applied to word stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Updated online resources for students and instructors including audio files, a key to questions, teachin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577753669975,"sku":"9781032498416","price":41.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032498416.jpg?v=1746096500","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/understanding-phonology-9781032498416","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}