The Standard of Pronunciation in English is a book written by Thomas R. Lounsbury and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the proper pronunciation of English words, with a focus on American English. Lounsbury discusses the history and evolution of English pronunciation, as well as the various regional accents and dialects found throughout the United States. He also outlines the principles of phonetics and phonology, and provides exercises and examples to help readers improve their pronunciation skills. The Standard of Pronunciation in English is a valuable resource for anyone looking to master the nuances of English pronunciation, and is still widely used today by linguists, language teachers, and students of English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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