A pronouncing and spelling dictionary wherein, by a new and sufficient method, the proper sounds of English words are exactly ascertained; And by which, Both His Majesty's Subjects, and Foreigners, may correct an Improper, or acquire a Right Pronunciation of the English Language. Together With An Introduction, and an Appendix, containing many new and useful Observations on the Sounds of the Letters; an Account of the Notation, whereby their Sounds in Words are, through the Dictionary, signified; and Directions for attaining to a right Pronunciation by the Help of this Book. To which is added, by Way of Praxis. A Discourse on an Important Subject: Wherein The Right Sounds of the Words are so intimated by the Notation, that a Stranger to the English Accent, after carefully perusing the Introduction, may be able to pronounce them properly. By William Johnston, M. A
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street
1764, M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | Alston, IV.703a. - English Short Title Catalog, T116038. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - The register is continuous |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (xii,60,[162],25,[1]p) 12° |