Author(s): Lena Olausson, Catherine Sangster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Year: 2006
ISBN: 0192807102, 9780192807106
Description:
The Oxford BBC Guide to Pronunciation gives guidance on the pronunciation of many potentially difficult names, words and phrases. It is an indispensable resource for journalists, teachers, students, people working in the media, and anyone interested in pronunciation. Within a compact and handy format it focuses solely on words which a native speaker of English may be unsure how to pronounce. The selection is made across all languages and topics, and both International Phonetic Alphabet and respelled pronunciations are given for each word. The book reflects the experience of the BBC Pronunciation Unit in covering the diversity of the BBC’s output, and ensures that users can rely on expert help in this tricky but fascinating area.
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