Speech Soundsis an accessible guide to basic phonetic theory which helps explain the fundamental skills of the phonetician, investigates the different angles involved in the production of "sound", uses data-based material to reinforce each new concept, includes examples from a wide range of languages and provides dozens of exercises with solutions and full cross-references. This workbook can complement existing course or textbook material in a classroom setting or can be used for independent study. Routledge Language Workbooksare practical introductions to specific areas of language. Providing comprehensive coverage as well as a basis for further study, they teach through hands-on language analysis, apply basic analytical skills to a wide range of data, and explain all technical concepts clearly and simply.