The Human Speech Sounds (1918)

The Human Speech Sounds is a book written by Charles T. Luthy and first published in 1918. The book provides a detailed analysis of the sounds used in human speech, including their production, classification, and variations in different languages. Luthy discusses the anatomy and physiology of speech production, including the role of the vocal cords, tongue, lips, and other organs in creating different sounds. He also explores the acoustic properties of speech sounds, including their frequency, amplitude, and duration, and how they are perceived by the human ear. The book includes numerous examples of speech sounds from different languages, and Luthy provides a comprehensive classification system for these sounds based on their articulatory and acoustic features. Overall, The Human Speech Sounds is a seminal work in the field of linguistics, providing a foundational understanding of the sounds of human language.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.