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Author | : Richard L. Venezky |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1999-07-23 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781572304697 |
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Can ghoti really be pronounced fish? Why is "o" short in glove and love, but long in rove and cove? Why do English words carry such extra baggage as the silent "b" in doubt, the silent "k" in knee, and the silent "n" in autumn? And why do names like Phabulous Phoods and Hi-Ener-G stand out? Addressing these and many other questions about letters and the sounds they make, this engaging volume provides a comprehensive analysis of American English spelling and pronunciation. Venezky illuminates the fully functional system underlying what can at times be a bewildering array of exceptions, focusing on the basic units that serve to signal word form or pronunciation, where these units can occur within words, and how they relate to sound. Also examined are how our current spelling system has developed, efforts to reform it, and ways that spelling rules or patterns are violated in commercial usage. From one of the world's foremost orthographic authorities, the book affords new insight into the teaching of reading and the acquisition and processing of spelling sound relationships.
Author | : Noah Webster |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 1832 |
Genre | : Spellers |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : D. W. Cummings |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 606 |
Release | : 1988-05 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780801834431 |
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In this study of the English language as it is spelled in America, D. W. Cummings demonstrates that behind the apparent disorder of spelling in American English lies a self-regulating and self-reorganizing system that is responsive to four kinds of imperative: phonetic, semantic, etymological, and systemic. Cummings offers a systematic theory of orthography and applies this theory to the American English vocabulary with numerous examples. Cummings also describes the explication of written words into their elements, particles, and processes, and he sets out the tactical and procedural rules that control the distribution and sequencing of vowels and consonants. In the largest section of the book, he provides an exhaustive description of the major and minor correspondences between the sounds of American English words and their spellings. An essential reference work, American English Spelling moves beyond questions of how words are spelled to an understanding of why they are spelled as they are.
Author | : Noah Webster |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 1816 |
Genre | : Children |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Shelley Galloway Sabga |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2008-12-17 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1605507601 |
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Is it "i before e except after c"? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: Learn basic spelling rules, like "change y to i and add es." Understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling. Pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes. Learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling. Study spelling lists to master even the toughest words. And more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!
Author | : David Crystal |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2013-06-18 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1250003474 |
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Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the development of long and short vowels.
Author | : Christopher Upward |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 2011-09-15 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1444342975 |
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The History of English Spelling “Fifty years ago, G. H. Vallins contributed a book on spelling to the Language Library. Since then, there have been several major surveys, and new opportunities to explore the history of English words. The time is therefore ripe for a fresh presentation, and this is what George Davidson has done, building on the huge collection of historical data amassed by Christopher Upward, and giving it narrative shape. I have been waiting for a source-book like this for a long time, and I’m delighted that it has found a place in this series.” David Crystal, Language Library series editor Few languages are riddled with as many spelling inconsistencies and irregularities as English. Why is there such dissonance between the sounds of English and the spelling used to represent them? The answer lies in the history of the language itself. The History of English Spelling reveals the rich and complex history of Modern English spelling, tracing its origins and development from Old English up to the present day. The book provides a highly detailed, letter-by-letter analysis of the Old English basis of Modern English spelling, followed by in-depth coverage of the contributions from French, Latin, Greek and the many other languages that have contributed to current orthography. Upward and Davidson also explore events in the socio-political history of England as the setting for developments in spelling, along with the works of a number of lexicographers (especially Johnson and Webster), and various proposals for spelling reform. The History of English Spelling reveals the richness of the complex and often frustrating alphabetic spelling system used in the English language. A complementary website with additional research material can be found at www.historyofenglishspelling.info
Author | : James Maguire |
Publisher | : Rodale |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1594862141 |
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A narrative portrait of the America's national spelling bee competition offers insight into its subculture of young wordsmiths, competitive parents, and spectator tension, sharing the stories of five top contestants to offer insight into their ambitions and winning strategies. 40,000 first printing.
Author | : R. Flesch |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1981-06-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780686762409 |
Download Deskbook of American Spelling and Style Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Daniel Livesey |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2019-08-19 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 0578550547 |
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The American Spelling Book (The Blue Back Speller) was first published in 1783. It was destined to be the most used textbook in America. Over 100,000,000 copies of this book have been sold. Its impact on American culture and spelling have lingered to the present day. The American Spelling Book is still the most useful textbook for teaching children how to read. It is also essential to anyone who is studying early American History and the development of education in North America. This revised edition of the 1809 American Spelling Book faithfully captures the spirit of the original American Spelling Book while modernizing the typeset and spellings.