Spanish Phonetics/pronunciation

"La voz" offers intermediate and advanced students a comprehensive approach to the study and acquisition of Spanish phonetics and phonology. The text addresses the scientific concepts of the Spanish phonological system, contrastive analysis with the English sound system, and ample practice in phonetic transcription. "La voz" also explores the evolution of the Spanish language and the diversity of its modern dialects, including examples of the most prevalent phonetic variations in the Spanish-speaking world. In addition to the theoretical and scientific study of phonology and phonetics," "this work-text also targets audio comprehension and oral pronunciation. Students are encouraged to monitor and evaluate their own progress through individual activities, reflective exercises, self-recording and analysis. To accompany "La voz," a uniquely developed CD (0-13-194139-9) reinforces student development with focused aural and oral activities of discrete phonetic items.Spicher, Lori Lea is the author of 'Spanish Phonetics/pronunciation ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780131941380 and ISBN 0131941380.