A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language ...: To which are Prefixed Principles of English Pronunciation ... Likewise, Rules to be Observed by the Natives of Scotland, Ireland and London, for Avoiding Their Respective Peculiarities, and Directions to Foreigners, for Acquiring a Knowledge of the Use of this Dictionary ... to which is Annexed a Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names, &c |
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... called , which do not strike the ear so forcibly as to mark any direct impropriety in particular words , but occasion only such a general imperfection as gives a bad impression upon the whole . Speakers with these imperfections pass ...
... called , which do not strike the ear so forcibly as to mark any direct impropriety in particular words , but occasion only such a general imperfection as gives a bad impression upon the whole . Speakers with these imperfections pass ...
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... called good usage . But though custom , when general , is commonly well understood , there are several states and de- grees of it which are exceedingly obscure and equivocal ; and the only method of knowing the ex- tent of custom in ...
... called good usage . But though custom , when general , is commonly well understood , there are several states and de- grees of it which are exceedingly obscure and equivocal ; and the only method of knowing the ex- tent of custom in ...
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... called consonants , or letters sounding with other letters . Definition of Vowels and Consonants . 5. Vowels are generally reckoned to be five in number ; namely , a , e , i , o , u ; y and 2 are called vowels when they end a syllable ...
... called consonants , or letters sounding with other letters . Definition of Vowels and Consonants . 5. Vowels are generally reckoned to be five in number ; namely , a , e , i , o , u ; y and 2 are called vowels when they end a syllable ...
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... called semi - consonant diphthongs . 9. That y and wae consonants when they begin a word , and vowels when they end one , is generally acknowledged by the best grammarians ; and yet Dr. Lowth has told us , that w is equi- valent to oo ...
... called semi - consonant diphthongs . 9. That y and wae consonants when they begin a word , and vowels when they end one , is generally acknowledged by the best grammarians ; and yet Dr. Lowth has told us , that w is equi- valent to oo ...
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... called a vocal sound . The upper rank of letters , therefore , may be called breathing consonants ; and the lower , vocal ones . 44. These observations premised , we may proceed to describe the organic formation of each letter 45. P and ...
... called a vocal sound . The upper rank of letters , therefore , may be called breathing consonants ; and the lower , vocal ones . 44. These observations premised , we may proceed to describe the organic formation of each letter 45. P and ...
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