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An attempt to render the pronunciation of the English language more easy to foreigners: being the abridgment of a larger work ... entitled. A dictionary of the English and French languages, ... By William Smith, A.M.
Smith, William, -approximately 1829.Date: 1795- Books
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The art of reading and writing English: or, the chief principles and rules of pronouncing our mother-tongue. both in Prose and Verse; with a Variety of Instructions for True Spelling. Written at first for Private Use, and now Published for the Benefit of all Persons who desire a better Acquaintance with their Native Language. By I. Watts.
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.Date: 1734- Books
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The art of reading and writing English: or, The chief principles and rules of pronouncing our mother-tongue, both in prose and verse; with a variety of instructions for true spelling. Written at first for private use, and now published for the benefit of all persons who desire a better acquaintance with their native language. By I. Watts, D.D.
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]- Books
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A rhetorical grammar of the English language. Calculated solely for the purposes of teaching propriety of pronunciation, and justness of delivery, in that tongue, by the organs of speech. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The only sure guide to the English tongue; or, New pronouncing spelling-book; Upon the same plan as the royal standard English dictionary. Designed for the use of schools and private families. To which is added, a comprehensive grammar of the English language. By W. Perry, lecturer on the English language, in the Academy, Edinburgh.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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A complete dictionary of the English language, both with regard to sound and meaning. One main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a prosodial grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The only sure guide to the English tongue: or, new pronouncing spelling-book; upon the same plan as the Royal standard English dictionary. Designed for The Use of Schools and Private Families. To which is added, an appendix, containing several very useful lists of words properly accented, which had been omitted in the two last editions. By W. Perry, Lecturer on the English Language, in the Academy, Edinburgh.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: [1797]- Books
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Essai raisonné sur la grammaire et la prononciation Angloise, á l'usage des Français qui désirent d'apprendre l'Anglois. Par Dunc'an Mack'intosh et ses deux filles. N.B. Chaque exemplaire de cet ouvrage sera numeroté et signé par Mr. Mackintosh.
Mack'intosh, Dunc'an.Date: 1797- Books
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The royal standard English dictionary. In which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and, their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, comprising the various sounds of the vowels and consonants, denoted by typographical characters, and illustrated by examples ... Upon a plan perfectly plain, and entirely new. To which is prefixed, a comprehensive grammar of the English language. ... By William Perry, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh, author of The only sure guide to the English tongue, The man of business, The orator, &c. &c.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: 1796- Books
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The only sure guide to the English tongue: or, New pronouncing spelling book. Upon the same plan as Perry's Royal standard English dictionary, (now made use of in all the celebrated schools in Great-Britain and Ireland, as the most complete compendium of the English language ever yet published.) To which is added, a comprehensive grammar of the English language; with an appendix ... By W. Perry. Lecturer on the English language, in the Academy, Edinburgh.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The American spelling book: containing, an easy standard of pronunciation. Being the first part of A grammatical institute of the English language. In three parts. By Noah Webster, Jun'r. Esquire.
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.Date: [1795?]- Books
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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.
Date: 1796- Books
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A general idea of a pronouncing dictionary of the English language, on a plan entirely new. With observations on several words that are variously pronounced, as a specimen of the work. Dedicated to David Garrick, Esq. By J. Walker.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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A rhetorical grammar of the English language, calculated solely for the purposes of teaching propriety of pronunciation, and justness of delivery, in that tongue, by the organs of speech. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M. author of the Lectures on elocution.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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The royal standard English dictionary. In which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and, their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, comprising the various sounds of the vowels and consonants, denoted by typographical characters, and illustrated by examples ... Upon a plan perfectly plain, and entirely new. To which is prefixed, a comprehensive grammar of the English language. ... By William Perry, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh, author of The only sure guide to the English tongue, The man of business, The orator, &c. &c.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The only sure guide the English tongue or, New pronouncing spelling-book: upon the same plan as the royal standard English dictionary designed for the use of schools and private families. To which is added, an appendix, containing several very useful lists of words properly accented, which had been omitted in the two last editions. By W. Perry, lecturer on the English language, in the academy, Edinburgh.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: M,DCC,XCVII. [1797]- Books
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A complete dictionary of the English language, both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: M,DCC,XCVI. [1796]- Books
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Elements of orthoepy: containing a distinct view of the whole analogy of the English language; so far as it relates to pronunciation, accent, and quantity. By R. Nares, A.M.
Nares, Robert, 1753-1829.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A school dictionary, being a compendium of the latest and most improved dictionaries. Comprising an easy and concise method of teaching children the true meaning and pronunciation of the most useful words in the English language, not attainable by common school books: in which the parts of speech are distinguished and explained, and a general rule is given for spelling derivative, and compound words. By Samuel Johnson, Jun'r. Published according to act of Congress.
Johnson, Samuel, 1757-1836.Date: [1797 or 1798]- Books
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The royal standard English dictionary. In which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and, their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, comprising the various sounds of the vowels and consonants, denoted by typographical characters, and illustrated by examples ... Upon a plan perfectly plain, and entirely new. To which is prefixed, a comprehensive grammar of the English language. ... By William Perry, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh, author of The only sure guide to the English tongue, The man of business, The orator, &c.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: January, 1800- Books
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The only sure guide to the English tongue; or, New pronouncing spelling-book; Upon the same plan as the royal standard English dictionary, designed for the use of schools and private families. To which is added an appendix, containing several very useful lists of words properly accented, which had been omitted in the two last editions. By W. Perry, lecturer on the English language, in the Academy, Edinburgh.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: M,DCC,XCV. [1795]- Books
James Douglas on English pronunciation, c. 1740 / by Börje Holmberg.
Douglas, James, 1675-1742.Date: [1956]- Books
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A guide to the English tongue. In two parts. The First, proper for Beginners, shewing a Natural and Easy Method to pronounce and express both Common Words, and Proper Names; in which particular Care is had to shew the Accent, for preventing Vicious Pronunciation. The Second, for such as are advanced to some Ripeness of Judgment, containing Observations on the Sounds of Letters and Diphthongs; Rules for the true Division of Syllables, and the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks: With large Tables of Abbreviations, and Distinctions of Words; and several Alphabets of Copies for Young Writers. To which is added An Appendix, containing many additional Lessons, in Prose and Verse; First, in Words of One Syllable only; and then mixed with Words of Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and Seven Syllables: And further improved with new Fables and Cuts. By the late Rev. Thomas Dyche.
Dyche, Thomas, -approximately 1733.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]- Books
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The American spelling book: containing an easy standard of pronunciation. Being the first part of A grammatical institute of the English language. By Noah Webster, Jun. Esquire. Author of "Dissertations on the English language," "Collection of essays and fugitive writings," &c.
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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The royal standard English dictionary; in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, Comprising The various Sounds of the Vowels and Consonants, denoted by typographical Characters, and illustrated by Examples, which render it intelligible to the weakest Capacity, it Exhibits their True Pronunciation, According to the present Practice of Men of Letters, Eminent Orators, and Polite Speakers in London; Upon a Plan Perfectly Plain, and Entirely New. To which is prefixed a comprehensive grammar of the English Language. The eighth edition. To which is now added the scripture proper names, together with the Names of the Principal Cities, Rivers, Mountains, &c. in the known World; the Ancient and Modern Poets, Philosophers, Statesmen, &c. all accurately accented, with their proper Pronunciation pointed out, and enriched with the addition of more than One Thousand Words not inserted in any former Edition. By W. Perry, Author of the Man of Business and Gentleman's Assistant, The Only Sure Guide to the English Tongue, The Orator, &c. &c.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]