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A pronouncing and spelling dictionary [electronic resource] : wherein, by a new and sufficient metho...

A pronouncing and spelling dictionary [electronic resource] : wherein, by a new and sufficient metho...

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A pronouncing and spelling dictionary [electronic resource] : wherein, by a new and sufficient method, the proper sounds of English words are exactly ascertained; And by which, Both His Majesty's Subjects, and Foreigners, may correct an Improper, or acquire a Right Pronunciation of the English Language. Together With An Introduction, and an Appendix, containing many new and useful Observations on the Sounds of the Letters; an Account of the Notation, whereby their Sounds in Words are, through the Dictionary, signified; and Directions for attaining to a right Pronunciation by the Help of this Book. To which is added, by Way of Praxis. A Discourse on an Important Subject: Wherein The Right Sounds of the Words are so intimated by the Notation, that a Stranger to the English Accent, after carefully perusing the Introduction, may be able to pronounce them properly. By William Johnston, M. A.

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A pronouncing and spelling dictionary [electronic resource] : wherein, by a new and sufficient method, the proper sounds of English words are exactly ascertained; And by which, Both His Majesty's Subjects, and Foreigners, may correct an Improper, or acquire a Right Pronunciation of the English Language. Together With An Introduction, and an Appendix, containing many new and useful Observations on the Sounds of the Letters; an Account of the Notation, whereby their Sounds in Words are, through the Dictionary, signified; and Directions for attaining to a right Pronunciation by the Help of this Book. To which is added, by Way of Praxis. A Discourse on an Important Subject: Wherein The Right Sounds of the Words are so intimated by the Notation, that a Stranger to the English Accent, after carefully perusing the Introduction, may be able to pronounce them properly. By William Johnston, M. A.

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London : printed for W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street, M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]

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M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]

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74VvQ8GvGkLX

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991014612059702626

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English

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xii,60,[162],25,[1]p. ; 12°.

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Publisher

London : printed for W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street, M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]

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England

Date Published

M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]

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A pronouncing and spelling dictionary [electronic resource] : wherein, by a new and sufficient method, the proper sounds of English words are exactly ascertained; And by which, Both His Majesty's Subjects, and Foreigners, may correct an Improper, or acquire a Right Pronunciation of the English Language. Together With An Introduction, and an Appendi...

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Reproduction of original from British Library.

The register is continuous.

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ESTC T116038.

Alston, IV.703a.

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Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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991014612059702626