Excerpt from A General Idea of a Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, on a Plan Entirely New: With Observations on Several Words That Are Variously Pronounced, as a Specimen of the Work
It muf't. Be confell'ed indeed, that accurate pronunciation is the leaf}, important part of language. The grand neceflitics of nature 'are anfwered,_ and even, great advances in fcience accomplifhed by language in a rude and imperfeét fiate. Orthography, with, all its varieties, is fufficiently uniform for the greatpurpofes, of life; and pronunciation has ever refourccs within itfelfto obviate-any difficul ties that may arife from its divcrfity. Thcfe pretences,,l know, are conftantly,in the mouths ofthofc who neither eficcm nor underfiand the delicacies of language;and we might for the fame rcafons negleét every decenteicgance and embellifhment of life The fordid and ungenerous behold with difiafie every improvement of the mind,' becaufe it is not abfolutelyneceffary to the exif'rence of man but let fuch confi der, that they form a wrong eftimate of nature, if theyfuppofe that becaufe the fenfml appetites are the firft calls of our condition, they are therefore the end and. Objeé't of it. They are the bans indeed of every thing we poffefs, butsfeem entire ly fubfervient to our intellecfiual enjoyments, thofe ideas of decency, elegance and order, which are fure to take place in the mind of man the moment he has provided againft the common neceffities of nature.
If, therefore, every argument for the improvement of language were waved.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of English pronunciation through the lens of orthography. The author argues that spelling and pronunciation are inextricably linked and have a reciprocal influence on each other. It examines the historical development of English spelling and pronunciation from its Latin roots to the present day, tracing the changes that have shaped the language. The author challenges the prevailing notion that English spelling is chaotic and inconsistent, presenting evidence to support the idea that it is a highly structured and logical system. The book delves into the complexities of English pronunciation, exploring the nuances of vowel and consonant sounds, stress, and intonation. It also investigates the influence of regional dialects and social class on pronunciation. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between English spelling and pronunciation, this book offers valuable insights into the nature of language and its evolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330611029_0
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