Description: Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary 1869 John Walker Critical Pronouncing DictionaryExpositor of the English Language in which not only the meaning of every word is explained and the sound of every syllable distinctly shown but where words are subject to different pronunciations, the authorities of our best pronouncing dictionaries are fully exhibited, the reasons for each are at large displayed and the preferable pronunciation pointed out to which is prefixed Principles of English Pronunciation, in which the sounds of letters, syllables and words are critically investigated and systemically arranged, the influence of the Greek and Latin Accent and quantity on the accent and quantity of the English, is thoroughly examined and clearly defined, and the analogies of the language are so fully shown as to lay the foundation of a consistent and rational pronunciation, likewise rules to be observed by the Natives of Scotland, Ireland and London for avoiding their respective peculiarities, and directions to foreigners for acquiring a knowledge of the use of this dictionary, the whole interspersed with observations, etymological, critical and grammatical to which is annexed a key to the classical pronunciation of Greek, Latin and Scripture proper names, etc. By John Walker, published by EH Butler & Co in 1869. 703 total pages. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
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Subject: Reference
Topic: Dictionaries, Thesauri
Year Printed: 1869
Binding: Leather
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Author: John Walker
