Luciano Canepari Livres

The principles of Natural Phonetics & Tonetics are applied to fully describe the pronunciation of Persian in a precise way never found in earlier treatises, not even by native phoneticians. It includes an introduction to the Natural Phonotonetics Method, which can be used for any other language, as well (without the sadly known limitations of official IPA). The vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation of Persian are fully described and transcribed, with many examples of words, sentences, and conversations, in addition to the intonationally integrated IPA sample passage “The North Wind and the Sun”. Different types of Persian pronunciation are described, including its mediatic and international variants. Other chapters provide its regional accents, some foreign accents, and diachronic stages, 26 concise language phonopses for easier comparisons, and the typical pronunciation of Persian by English-speaking people and that of English by Persian-speaking people. A short but useful phono-dictionary is also given. ISBN 9783862900435. LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 28.178pp. 2020.

This book applies the principles of Natural Phonetics & Tonetics to describe the pronunciation of modern Hebrew, including intonation, in a precise way never found in earlier treatises. It includes an introduction to the Natural Phonotonetics Method, which can be used for any other language, as well (without the sadly known limitations of official IPA). The vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation of Hebrew are fully described and transcribed, with many examples of words, sentences, and a conversation, in addition to the intonationally integrated IPA sample passage ‘The North Wind and the Sun’. Different types of Hebrew pronunciation are fully described: neutral, mediatic, traditional (including, shortly, international). The accent of Jerusalem is also described, together with five ‘ethnic’ Israeli accents. In addition, 40 ‘return-regional’ accents are also described. There is a chapter on how Israelis pronounce foreign languages and another one dealing with Ancient and Tiberian Hebrews, and the Yemenite Hebrew dialect and Yiddish, as well. ISBN 9783862889259. LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 27. 180pp. 2019.

This book applies the principles of Natural Phonetics & Tonetics to describe the pronunciation of Italian, including intonation, in a precise way never found in earlier treatises. It includes an introduction to the Natural Phonotonetics Method, which can be used for any other language, as well (without the sadly known limitations of official IPA). The vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation of Italian are fully described and transcribed, with many examples of words, sentences, and conversations, in addition to the intonationally integrated IPA sample passage ‘The North Wind and the Sun’. Six chapters provide transcriptions for the vowels, consonants, gemination, and intonation, including several literary texts, for many of which sound files can be found in our website. Different types of Italian pronunciation are fully described (with clear phonic maps): international, neutral, traditional, mediatic. 22 regional accents are also fully described, with many internal variants. Almost 45 foreign accents, 26 languages, and 33 Italian traditional dialects are presented concisely, but accurately. Latin is also fully described, including concise diachronic stages. ISBN 9783862888733 (Hardbound). LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 25. 570pp. 2018.

This work applies Natural Phonetics & Tonetics to detail Russian pronunciation, including intonation, in an unprecedented manner. It introduces the Natural Phonotonetics Method, applicable to any language, overcoming the limitations of the official IPA. The book comprehensively describes and transcribes Russian vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation, featuring examples from words, sentences, and longer texts, alongside an intonationally integrated IPA sample passage from ‘The North Wind and the Sun’. Various types of Russian pronunciation are thoroughly explored, including international, neutral, traditional, and mediatic, supported by clear phonic maps. Additionally, it covers 22 regional accents from across Russia, extending to 13 accents from post-Soviet nations. Other sections discuss foreign accents of Russian and provide 26 concise language phonopses along with all orograms for easier comparison. A mini-phono-dictionary with over 3000 entries, primarily names, is also included. This comprehensive resource is authored by experts from the University of Venice and the European Economic and Social Committee.

Portuguese Pronunciation & Accents Geo-social Applications of the Natural Phonetics & Tonetics Method Luciano Canepari University of Venice This book applies the principles of Natural Phonetics & Tonetics to describe the pronunciation of Portuguese, including intonation, in a precise way never found in earlier treatises. It includes an introduction to the Natural Phonotonetics Method, which can be used for any other language, as well (without the sadly known limitations of official IPA). The vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation of Portuguese are fully described and transcribed, with many examples of words, sentences, and conversations, in addition to the intonationally integrated IPA sample passage ‘The North Wind and the Sun’. Different types of Portuguese pronunciation are fully described (with clear phonic maps): international, neutral, traditional, mediatic. In addition, the neutral, mediatic and broad pronunciations currently used in Brazil (16 koinés), Lusitania (12 koinés and some subdivisions), and Atlantic and Africa (adding Macau and East Timor, for 9 koinés) are extensively treated. Other chapters provide some foreign accents of Portuguese and 26 concise language phonopses and all orograms for easier comparisons. A mini-phono-dictionary contains more than 1000 words, mainly Names. ISBN 9783862888467. LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 23. 260 pp. 2017.

This book applies the Natural Phonetics & Tonetics principles to French pronunciation, offering a detailed exploration of its sounds and intonation. It introduces the Natural Phonotonetics Method, applicable to any language, overcoming the limitations of the IPA. The text thoroughly describes and transcribes French vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation, including liaison and the unstable e phoneme, supported by numerous examples from words, sentences, and conversations. It features an intonationally integrated IPA passage of ‘The North Wind and the Sun’ and includes elevated texts. Various types of French pronunciation—international, neutral, traditional, and mediatic—are examined, alongside the neutral, mediatic, and broad pronunciations prevalent in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The book also details 61 regional accents from these countries and Canada, along with other global variations. Additional chapters cover 7 traditional dialects, 23 foreign accents, 4 diachronic stages, and 26 concise language phonopses for comparison. A mini-phono-dictionary lists around 200 challenging words for pronunciation and liaison, supplemented by extensive homophone and number lists. ISBN 9783862887910. LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 21. 428pp. 2017.

This work applies Natural Phonetics & Tonetics to Turkish pronunciation, offering a detailed analysis of its sounds and intonation, surpassing previous studies. It introduces the Natural Phonotonetics Method, applicable to any language, addressing the limitations of the official IPA. The book thoroughly describes Turkish vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation, featuring numerous examples from words, sentences, and conversations, alongside an intonationally integrated IPA passage from ‘The North Wind and the Sun’. It explores various Turkish pronunciations, including international, neutral, mediatic, traditional, and 16 local accents, along with three historical stages. A mini-phono-dictionary lists nearly 6000 words highlighting non-predictable stress patterns, long vowels, and unique consonants that often challenge foreign learners. The book also discusses typical Turkish pronunciation by non-native speakers. The author, Luciano Canepari, trained in British phonetics, developed the Natural Phonotonetics Method and has published extensively on pronunciation across multiple languages. This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for understanding Turkish phonetics and accents. ISBN 9783862887545. LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 20. 281pp. 2016.

Arabic Pronunciation & Accents Geo-social Applications of the Natural Phonetics & Tonetics Method Luciano Canepari & Marco Cerini University of Venice The principles of Natural Phonetics & Tonetics are applied to fully describe the pronunciation of Arabic, including intonation, in a precise way never found in earlier treatises, not even by native phoneticians. It includes an introduction to the Natural Phonotonetics Method, which can be used for any other language, as well (without the sadly known limitations of official IPA). The vowels, consonants, structures, and intonation of Arabic are fully described and transcribed, with many examples of words, sentences, and conversations, in addition to the intonationally integrated IPA sample passage ‘The North Wind and the Sun’. Different types of Arabic pronunciation are described, including its mediatic and international variants. Other chapters provide 6 traditional dialects, 3 diachronic stages, 25 foreign accents of Arabic, 26 concise language phonopses for easier comparisons, and the typical pronunciation of Arabic by English-speaking people. A short but useful phono-dictionary is also given. ISBN 9783862887514 (Hardbound). LINCOM Studies in Phonetics 18. 184pp. 2016.