The Cambridge English
Pronouncing Dictionary is the ultimate guide
to pronunciation in English. Thousands of
pronunciations not shown in general
dictionaries are included, from people and
places, to words from science, technology
and literature. Based on the classic work by
Daniel Jones, the 17th edition is edited by
three of the most distinguished phonetics
scholars working today.
Now better than ever, the
17th edition includes:
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British and North American pronunciations
using the International Phonetic Alphabet
• 200 information
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and the relationship between spelling and
sound
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