De francicae linguae recta pronuntiatione by Théodore de Bèze

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Author Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605
Title De francicae linguae recta pronuntiatione
Note Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "De francicae linguae recta pronuntiatione" by Théodore de Bèze is a linguistic guide focusing on the correct pronunciation of the French language, written in the late 16th century. The work primarily discusses the nuances of pronunciation that can challenge non-native speakers, especially those from German and Italian backgrounds. De Bèze's aim is to clarify these intricacies to help learners acquire the elegant and fluid use of French as it was understood in his time. The opening of the text introduces the author’s intention behind the work, highlighting the challenges faced by foreign learners of French due to regional variations and peculiarities in pronunciation. De Bèze establishes the foundation for an exploration of phonetics, covering the basic assumptions about how French sounds are produced and their representations in writing. He underscores the necessity of understanding vowel and consonant sounds, sharing insights into the subtle distinctions that might impede comprehension and authentic communication for those unacquainted with French phonetic norms. The reader is set up for a detailed examination of pronunciation rules that follow in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Latin
LoC Class PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French language -- Pronunciation
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EBook-No. 22368
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