Long-Vowel Shifts in English, C. 1050-1700 Evidence from Spelling |
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| Author:
| Stenbrenden, Gjertrud Flermoen |
| Series title: | Studies in English Language Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-05575-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2016 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $128.00 |
Book Description:
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Why does English pronunciation differ from other related languages? This book addresses this and other questions by analysing a high number of innovative Middle English spellings. Stenbrenden explores the changes in long-vowel pronunciation, using empirical data to date, localise and interpret the beginning of these changes.
Why does English pronunciation differ from other related languages? This book addresses this and other questions by analysing a high number of innovative Middle English spellings. Stenbrenden explores the changes in long-vowel pronunciation, using empirical data to date, localise and interpret the beginning of these changes.