The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a
comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential
topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including
language acquisition, varieties of English, historical
perspectives, accent's changing role, and connections to
discourse, technology, and pedagogy.
* Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English
pronunciation
* Features contributions from a global list of authors,
reflecting the finest scholarship available
* Explores a careful balance of issues and topics important to
both researchers and teachers
* Provides a historical understanding of the importance of
pronunciation and examines some of the major ways English is
pronounced today throughout the world
* Considers practical concerns about how research and practice
interact in teaching pronunciation in the classroom