Lilias Armstrong
English phonetician and linguist
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United Kingdom
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Contributions to the field of phonetics focused on the English language. Authored influential works including 'Accents of English' and 'A Handbook of Phonetics'. Engaged in research and taught at various institutions, helping to shape the study of spoken language. Participated in the development of phonetic transcription systems and worked on enhancing the understanding of English pronunciation.
Authored 'Accents of English'
Contributed to phonetic transcription systems
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