Author Description
This book focuses on the description and analysis of the "prosodic" features of speech, including length, accent and stress, tone, and intonation. Fox identifies criteria for defining these features and examines the features in depth from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Throughout, he emphasizes the relationships and interdependencies between the different features and their place in the overall structure and organization of utterances.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the complex phonological properties of suprasegmental features and their role in the structural organization of human speech. Anthony Fox, a respected scholar in the field of linguistics, synthesizes various theoretical frameworks to provide a comprehensive account of how prosodic elements function within language. By examining the interplay between length, stress, and intonation, the text establishes a systematic method for analyzing the suprasegmental components that govern utterance structure.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of length, accent, stress, tone, and intonation as primary prosodic features.
- Theoretical frameworks for defining and categorizing suprasegmental phenomena.
- Examination of the interdependencies between different prosodic elements in speech production.
- Structural analysis of how these features organize and convey meaning within utterances.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and students of linguistics frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for understanding the complexities of prosodic phonology. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous guide for those seeking a deep technical understanding of speech structure.
Page Count:
414
Publication Date:
2002-06-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019925396X
ISBN-13:
9780199253968
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