Pronouncing Dict of Proper Names 2n (Pronouncing Dictionary of Proper Names) [Hardcover]

John K. Bollard (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997 | ISBN-10: 0780800982 | ISBN-13: 978-0780800984 | Edition: 2nd

The largest and most up-to-date pronouncing dictionary available, this work provides a key to the correct pronunciation for more than 28,000 names that are frequently encountered in speech and reading. Entries are briefly identified and current English pronunciations are shown, side by side, both in a simplified phonetic respelling and in a formal transcription. In many cases, alternative pronunciations that may be considered as acceptable variants are also shown. In addition, pronunciation keys and foreign sounds are included at the bottom of every page.

Editorial Reviews

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"A carefully done and useful volume. A good purchase for public as well as academic libraries." (Choice, Association of College & Research Libraries, January 1994) -- Refers to a previous edition.

"Outstanding Reference Source." (American Library Association, May 1994) -- Refers to a previous edition.

"This remarkable volume deserves a place on every library's shelf... Named one of the 'Best Reference Sources.' " (Library Journal, April 1994) -- Refers to a previous edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1097 pages
• Publisher: Omnigraphics; 2nd edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780800982
• ISBN-13: 978-0780800984
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,334,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)