Ian R. A. MacKay is retired professor of linguistics at the University of Ottawa. He has taught phonetics and speech science for forty-five years to students of linguistics, speech–language pathology, and audiology.
'MacKay's book is an impressive combination of rigorous pedagogy and an accessible writing style.' Aaron Kaplan, Department of Linguistics, University of Utah 'This valuable textbook is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of speech sounds and their production. What sets this book apart from others is its comprehensive coverage of both articulatory and acoustic phonetics without sacrificing detail in either area. MacKay has done a commendable job of presenting complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the material easy to understand and apply.' Amanda Dalola, University of Minnesota