errors are current in the pronunciation of the Southern and Middle States; the last, in that of New England. The two errors usually exhibited in enunciating this element, are 1st, beginning the diphthong with the sound of o, in own, instead of that of o, in on; 2d, closing with a sound resembling a, in ale, instead of i, in in. 18. Rejoice appoint avoid U, as in U-se, [long, as in the verb,-short, as in the noun.] The common errors in articulating this compound element, consist in, 1st, turning the whole sound into oo, as in ooze; 2d, making the diphthong commence with a, in ale, instead of e, in eve, shortened, or the sound of y, in yet. The common error in the enunciation of this element, is that of sounding it too slightly, and in a slack and lagging style. The common fault of enunciation in this, as in the preceding element, is a want of that force which belongs to energetic and animated 4. R, as in R-ap. [R initial, before a vowel, or after a consonant.] The error to be avoided in articulating this element, is that of prolonging it into a "roll," or that of substituting for it the soft sound of r "final." A correct articulation, in this instance, always presents to the ear a firm, clear, and distinct, but very brief sound. 5. R, as in Fa-r; [r final, or before a consonant.] The error most frequent in the articulation of this element, is that of omitting it, through inadvertency. This fault is one of the conspicuous peculiarities of the style of pronunciation prevalent among the uncultivated classes of the city of London. But it is not less so, even among educated people, in the United States. The soft r, being one of the few liquid consonants which our language possesses, should never be omitted in enunciation. At the same time, it should never be converted into the opposite r, as in rap, as it often is, in the style of foreigners; neither should it ever be dwelt upon, or prolonged in sound. It is properly but a “vanish," in its effect on the ear; as its vibrating and murmuring articulation prevents it from becoming forcible or distinct. The tongue should execute it with a delicate motion adapted to its slight and evanescent character. Murmur former charmer warmer warbler burner forlorn Exercise on words containing both sounds of R. [The difference in the sounds of the hard and the soft r, should be exactly observed.] Rare Rear Roar Reared error Roared Rarely Drier horror terror brier prior regular barrier terrier merrier farrier truer crier barrier courier 6. Ng, as in Si-ng; [or n, before g hard or k.] The forcible execution of this, and the two following elements, in a very clear and compact form, is often indispensable to the full effect of vivid emotion. Seizure 12. Z, as in A-z-ure, [or s, as in measure.] Measure Vision Composure Derision 1 Yay, not "ye." 2 Yes, not "yiss." In these and a few other words, the style recommended by Walker, is now obsolete. [All "atonics," from their utter want of vocality, need great force and precision in their articulation.] 3. C, hard, and K, as in C-a-ke; and Q, as in Q-ueen. Ceaseless 5. S, (sharp,) and C, soft, as in C-ea-se. Whet The common faults in the enunciation of syllables, consist in a slack, obscure articulation of the single elements of which they are composed, and, in addition, the fault of negligently allowing a vowel sound to intervene between the consonants; thus, "balā," for blă. True taste will never allow a slovenly style of articulation, but will always maintain a neat, clear, and exact sound of every element, in whatever combination it may occur. Bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl, spl. Blame, bleed, blow, blest. Claim, clean, clime, close, clot. Flame, flee, fly, flit. Glare, gleam, glide, gloss. Place, plea, ply, please. Slay, sleep, slide, slew. Spleen, splice, splay. · Br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, spr, tr, str, shr. [The following words need attention to a clear, distinct enunciation of the hard r,-free, however, from prolongation and roll.] Brave, bread, brink. Crave, creep, cried, crust. Drain, dream, dry, drop. Frame, free, fro, freeze. Grain, green, grind, ground. Pray, preach, pry, proud. Spray, spring, sprung, sprang. Trace, tree, try, trust, track, tread, trip, true. Stray, street, strife, strength. Shrine, shroud, shrub, shriek. Sm, sn, sp, st. Small, smite, smote. speed, spike, spear. Snare, sneer, snow, snug. Space, Stay, steer, stile, stop. 2. Final Syllables. Ld, lf, lk, lm, lp, ls, lt, lve. Bold, hailed, tolled. Elf, wolf, gulf, sylph. Milk, silk, bulk, hulk. Elm, helm, whelm, film. Help, gulp, Alp, scalp. Falls, tells, toils. Fault, melt, bolt, hilt. Elve, delve, revolve. M'd, ms, nd, ns, nk, nce, nt. Maim'd, claim'd, climb'd, gloom'd. Gleams, streams, climes, stems. And, band, hand, land, lined, moaned. Gains, dens, gleans, suns. Bank, dank, drink, link. Dance, glance, hence, ounce. Ant, want, gaunt, point. Rb, rd, rk, rm, rn, rse, rs (rz,) rt, rve, rb'd, rk'd, rm'd, rnd, rst, rv'd. Barb, orb, herb, curb, barb'd, orb'd, curb'd, disturb'd. Hard, |