Download or read book Introducing Phonetic Science written by Michael Ashby and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-03-24 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, this textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Students are provided with the essential skills needed for recognising, describing and transcribing a range of speech sounds.