A pronouncing dictionary of the English language, in which the meaning of every word is clearly explained, and the sound of every syllable distinctly shown. To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar, founded on the best authorities. Also is added, a select mythological dictionary, containing the names of the fabulous deities, &c. The accentuation adjusted according to Sheridan and Walker. And the orthography chiefly taken from Johnson.

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1796
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London : printed by J. W. Myers, No. 2, Pater-Noster-Row; and may be had of the booksellers, 1796.

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20,288,[24]p. ; 80.

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Alston, V, 342
ESTC N40588

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