... INTRODUCTION This study guide enables readers to make the best use of the Longman Pronunciation Dictionary The dictionary and study guide together are a powerful aid to the study of English pronunciation ... QUIZZES ON AMERICAN PRONUNCIATION TEXT FOR STUDY: AMERICAN PRONUNCIATION 15 Homophones 16 Abbreviations 17 Names of people and places 18 Assimilation TEXT FOR STUDY: ASSIMILATION 19 Pronunciations ... working by yourself, or with others also using the study guide, make a habit of saying the pronunciations • Always look up pronunciations in the dictionary when you are told to so In some exercises,...