Say it Right by Graham King

Say it Right by Graham King

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English, the world's most widely-used language, is also the most misused, and this series aims to help readers to enrich their powers of communication - in speech, writing, comprehension and general knowledge. This book focuses on words and names, both new and old, which are often mispronounced.

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Say it Right by Graham King

English, the world's most widely-used language, is also the most misused, and this series aims to help readers to enrich their powers of communication - in speech, writing, comprehension and general knowledge. New words are being absorbed into the language all the time, and this book advises on the correct way to pronounce words and names, both new and old, such as leitmotif, Bosnia-Herzegovina, ceilidh, apophthegm, Vikram Seth, Alcester, Yspytty Ifan, Badedas, Laphroaig, Laocoon and Terpsichore.
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ISBN 13 9780749318772
ISBN 10 0749318775
Title Say it Right
Author Graham King
Series One Hour Wordpower S
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cornerstone
Year published 1994-04-01
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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