How Long to Read English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century by Joan Beal

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Description

Thomas Spence (1750-1814) was a native of Newcastle upon Tyne who is best known for his political writings, and more particularly for his radical `Plan' for social reform involving common ownership of the land. One hitherto neglected aspect of Spence's Plan was his proposal to extend the benefits of reading and of `correct' pronunciation to the lower classes by means of a phonetic script of his own devising, first set out and used in Spence's Grand Repository of the English Language (1775). The Grand Repository was one of many English pronouncing dictionaries produced in the late eighteenth century to satisfy the growing demands for a clear guide to `correct' pronunciation. It differs from its contemporaries firstly in that it was intended primarily for the lower classes, and secondly in that it is the only eighteenth-century pronouncing dictionary of English to use a truly `phonetic' script in the sense of one sound = one symbol. In this fascinating and unique account, Beal pays particular attention to the actual pronunciations advocated by Spence and his contemporaries with a view to reconstructing what was felt to be `correct' pronunciation in eighteenth-century Britain. With broad appeal to linguists and historians alike, this study highlights the importance of pronouncing dictionaries as a resource for the historical phonologist, and provides a valuable addition to the limited body of knowledge on eighteenth-century pronunciation.

How long is English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century?

English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century by Joan Beal is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century?

English Pronunciation in the Eighteenth Century is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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