The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin by John Sargeaunt
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"The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin" by John Sargeaunt is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This text examines the principles and historical context behind the pronunciation of English words that have been borrowed from Latin, providing detailed rules that characterize the English adaptation of Latin phonetics. The opening of this work introduces the premise that English pronunciation of Latin-derived words is governed by a specific
set of rules that have evolved over centuries. Sargeaunt meticulously outlines how Latin was taught and pronounced in England from its introduction by missionaries in the 7th century through to the Middle Ages, emphasizing changes influenced by rhyme, rhythm, and the evolution of the English language itself. He explores various intricacies of vowel sounds, stress patterns, and phonetic changes, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between Latin pronunciation and its impact on Modern English linguistics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sargeaunt, John, 1857-1922 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Bradley, Henry, 1845-1923 |
| LoC No. | 21010703 |
| Title |
The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin Society for Pure English Tract 4 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Pronunciation |
| Subject | English language -- Foreign words and phrases -- Latin |
| Subject | Latin language -- Influence on English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15364 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 724 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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