Analytic Orthography: An Investigation of the Sounds of the Voice and Their Alphabetic Notation; Including the Mechanism of Speech and Its Bearing Upon Etymology (Classic Reprint)
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Excerpt from Analytic Orthography: An Investigation of the Sounds of the Voice and Their Alphabetic Notation; Including the Mechanism of Speech and Its Bearing Upon Etymology Q 88, The Latin alphabet. 93, Vowels. 94, Diphthongs. 95, Nasal vowels. 118, Double consonants. 109, Hebrew in Latin letters. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the fundamental nature of spoken sounds and their representation through alphabetic notation. The author, S. S. Haldeman, delves into the mechanics of speech, exploring how the voice produces sounds and how these sounds can be systematically transcribed. The book also examines the relationship between speech mechanisms and the historical development of language, particularly focusing on etymology. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of phonetic analysis and its alphabetic applications.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed examination of the sounds of the human voice.
- Analysis of the Latin alphabet and its phonetic components.
- Discussion of vowels, diphthongs, and nasal vowels.
- Exploration of double consonants and their phonetic significance.
- Consideration of Hebrew sounds represented in Latin letters.
- Investigation into the mechanism of speech production.
- Exploration of the bearing of speech mechanisms upon etymology.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This historical text offers a detailed exploration of phonetic analysis and its connection to alphabetic notation and etymology. The content suggests a scholarly approach, likely appealing to linguists, phoneticians, and historians of language. Its focus on the mechanics of speech and its historical implications points to a work of academic interest rather than popular appeal. The reproduction by Forgotten Books indicates a commitment to preserving such foundational texts for contemporary study.
Page Count:
154
Publication Date:
2017-10-13
Publisher:
Fb&c Limited
ISBN-10:
0265257581
ISBN-13:
9780265257586
Science
Non-Fiction
Linguistics
Speech
Etymology
Phonetics
