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English language - Accents and accentuation

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    General rules for the pronunciation of the English language with complete lists of the exceptions. By the Rev. R. Nares, A.M.

    | Nares, Robert 1753-1829. | Date: 1792
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    A review of some passages in the preceding Essay , in reply to Dr. G's Second Dissertation. By the Author of the Essay.

    | Foster, John 1731-1774. | Date: 1763
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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: 1784
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    An essay on the different nature of accent and quantity , with their use and Application in the pronunciation of the English, Latin, and Greek languages; containing an account and Explanation of the of the ancient tones, and a defence of the present system of Greek accentual marks, against the objections of Isaac Vossius, Henninius, Sarpedonius, Dr. G. And others. By John Foster, M.A. Late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge.

    | Foster, John 1731-1774. | Date: 1762

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