Applied Phonetics by Claude Merton Wise is a comprehensive guide to the study of phonetics. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the sounds of human speech and their production, as well as the ways in which they are perceived and interpreted by listeners. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the anatomy and physiology of speech production, the physical properties of speech sounds, the classification of speech sounds, and the rules governing their use in language. The book also includes detailed explanations of phonetic transcription and analysis, as well as practical exercises designed to help readers develop their phonetic skills. With its clear and concise writing style, Applied Phonetics is an essential resource for students and professionals in the fields of linguistics, speech pathology, and communication sciences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.