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Review published In: Studies in Language
Vol. 20:3 (1996) ► pp.709–715

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J. O’ Connor. 21st Century Guide to Pronunciation. J. O’ Connor. pronunciation compiler, edited by.Princeton Language Institute, Bantam Doubleday, NY, 1994. 347 pp.

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