Studies in the Phonology of Colloquial English

K. R. Lodge

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2015
• eBook ISBN: 9781317437734
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Lingue e linguistica
• Subtopic: Linguistica

This book, first published in 1984, presents a series of analysis of colloquial spoken language, to illustrate some of the variety of phonological features of British English. These studies provide significant insights into linguistic varieties and their inter-relationship as a phonological system and into social differentiation as reflected in linguistic variety.

The main part of the book is devoted to a presentation, in transcription, of the speech of informants from a number of localities and a discussion of the main phonological features exemplified thereby. An attempt was made to induce natural conversation rather than use direct question-and-answer techniques. Although the book cannot provide a comprehensive survey of the infinite variety of spoken British English, the material does come from a wide age range, both sexes, diverse geographical areas, and both urban and rural communities. It represents a major in-depth analysis that will interest phonologists and workers and students of sociolinguistics.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Dedication
• Introduction
• General Conventions
• Chapter 1: Stockport
• Chapter 2: Shepherd’s Bush
• Chapter 3: Peasmarsh
• Chapter 4: Edinburg
• Chapter 5: Coventry
• Chapter 6: Norwich
• Chapter 7: Comparison and Discussion
• References
• Index
• Word Index