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The Case for Spelling Reforms in English


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Why do "bomb," "comb," and "tomb" refuse to rhyme, while "rude," "food," and "lewd" get along just fine? English spelling is a notorious puzzle, often defying logic and tripping up learners and native speakers alike. In The Case for Spelling Reforms in English, Carl Reinhold Augustsson tackles this linguistic chaos head-on, proposing a bold, practical solution to make English orthography more phonetic and accessible. Drawing on a rich historical analysis, Augustsson explores how English became the least phonetically spelled language using the Latin alphabet, from the Great Vowel Shift to the mishmash of Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and Celtic influences. He examines spelling reforms in other languages-like Turkish and German-for lessons on what works and what sparks resistance. With scholarly precision, he lays out the practical challenges and benefits of reform, then unveils a meticulously crafted system that assigns one letter (or diacritic) to each sound, streamlining words like "enough" to "inuf" and "through" to "thrū." This book is a must-read for linguists, educators, and language enthusiasts who care about making English easier to learn and teach. Augustsson's vision isn't just academic-it's a call to rethink how we write to better reflect how we speak, potentially transforming literacy for millions. Whether you're intrigued by language evolution or frustrated by spelling quirks, this engaging study offers a fresh perspective on an age-old problem.


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  • ISBN-13: 9798349295263
  • Publisher: Self Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Self Publishing
  • Edition: Large type / large print edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8349295260
  • Publisher Date: 16 Apr 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 128
  • Returnable: Y
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  • Weight: 403 gr


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