Description
The Phonetics of Taiwanese is a detailed exploration of the sound system underlying one of East Asia’s most spoken languages. Written by leading experts Hui-lu Khoo and Janice Fon, this volume presents a thorough analysis of Taiwanese phonetics within the framework of modern phonetic theory.
The book examines the segmental and suprasegmental features of Taiwanese, including its consonant and vowel inventories, tonal system, and phonotactic patterns. It addresses key characteristics such as the language’s complex tone system and regional variations in pronunciation. The work integrates empirical acoustic data with theoretical phonetic principles.
As part of Cambridge University Press’s prestigious Elements in Phonetics series, this book serves as an authoritative reference for linguists, phoneticians, and students of East Asian languages. It provides both descriptive accounts and analytical frameworks for understanding Taiwanese sound structure and its linguistic patterns.
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