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• A pronouncing dictionary of the English language : in which the meaning of every word is clearly explained, and the sound of every syllable distinctly shown. To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar, Founded on the best authorities. Also is added, a select mythological dictionary, Containing the Names of the Fabulous Deities, &c. The accentuation adjusted according to Sheridan and Walker. And the orthography chiefly taken from Johnson
  Published: (1796)
• "A selected, pronouncing and accented dictionary : Comprising a selection of the choicest words found in the best English authors. Being an abridgement of the most useful dictionaries now extant; together with the addition of a number of words now in vogue not found in an dictionary. In which the definitions are concisely given, the words so divided as to lead to the present mode of pronunciation, and by a typographical character, the sound of the vowels and accented syllables are distinctly pointed out; and the parts of speech noted and explained for the use of schools in America. By John Elliott, Pastor of the Church in East-Guilford, and Samuel Johnson, Junr. Author of the School Dictionary." In addition to the above, the work contains some general observations on the derivation of words, and an explanation of the inseparable prepositions, together wit a table correcting common errors in spelling and pronounciation[.]
  by: Elliott, John
  Published: (1800)
• A key to the classical pronunciation of Greek and Latin proper names, in which the words are accented and divided into syllables exactly as they ought to be pronounced; with References to Rules, which Show the Analogy of Pronunciation, To which is added, a Complete Vocabulary of Scripture Proper Names, Divided into Sylsables, and accented according to Rules drawn from Analogy and the best Usage. Concluding with Observations on the Greek and Latin Accent and Quantity with Some probable Conjectures on the Method of freeing them from the Obscurity and Confusion in which they are involved, both by the Ancients and Moderns. By John Walker, Author of the Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, &c. &c
  by: Walker, John
  Published: (1798)
• The only sure guide to the English tongue; or, New pronouncing spelling-book : Upon the same plan as the royal standard English dictionary. Designed for the use of schools and private families. To which is added, a comprehensive grammar of the English language. By W. Perry, lecturer on the English language, in the Academy, Edinburgh
  by: Perry, William
  Published: (1789)
• The art of pronouncing the French language with propriety : By Mr. Du Fresnoy, teacher to his Royal Highness Prince William Frederick, and successor to Mr. Labutte, in the University of Cambridge
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  Published: (1789)