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135000 Words Spelled and Pronounced : Together with Valuable Hints and Illustrations for the Use of Capitals, Italics, Numerals, and Compound Words by John Hendricks Bechtel (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-101442243295

ISBN-139781442243293

eBay Product ID (ePID)201629766

Product Key Features

Number of Pages666 Pages

Publication Name135000 Words Spelled and Pronounced : Together with Valuable Hints and Illustrations for the Use of Capitals, Italics, Numerals, and Compound Words

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

SubjectVocabulary, Dictionaries, Speech

TypeNot Available

AuthorJohn Hendricks Bechtel

Subject AreaRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.8 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length7.9 in

Item Width5.6 in

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ReviewsThis facsimile reprint of the 1904 edition is offered in its entirety. The introduction of the original edition discusses the general approach and arrangement, followed by discussions of orthography, pronunciation, capitals, italics, numerals, syllabication, compound words, punctuation, and abbreviations. Each of these sections includes a thorough discussion of the topic along with numerous examples. The main text is comprised of an alphabetic listing of entries, which include variations in spelling and pronunciation (along with derivatives for each word). . . . Pronunciation guides are also available at the foot of each page. The last section is a collection of common homophones. . . . [A]n excellent reference source for students, scholars, writers, and general users.

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. Orthography 2. Pronunciation 3. Capitals 4. Italics 5. Numerals 6. Syllabication 7. Compound Words 8. Punctuation 9. Abbreviations 10. Dictionary of Spelling and Pronunciation 11. Homophones

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Synopsis135000 words spelled and pronounced, together with valuable hints and illustrations for the use of capitals, italics, numerals, and compound words ... designed for office, school, and library use., This classic primer on spelling and pronunciation of words includes fascinating explanations of oft-forgotten subtle nuances of the English language.