McGuffey's Eclectic Spelling Book

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McGuffey's Eclectic Spelling Book

by Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) McGuffey

EN·~2 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

ECLECTIC - SPELLING-BOOK. - REVISED EDITION.

0:11
2

NEW YORK-CHICHESTER-WEINHEIM-BRISBANE-SINGAPORE-TORONTO

1:56
3

THE ENGLISH ALPHABET.

1:30
4

OF THE VARIOUS SOUNDS.

0:11
5

TABLE OF VOCALS. Long Sounds.

0:15
6

TABLE OF SUBVOCALS Sound as is ——- ——- b bib d did g gig j jug n nine m maim ng hang l lull

0:09
7

TABLE OF ASPIRATES Sound as is ——- ——- f fife h him k cake p pipe s same

0:22
8

TABLE OF SUBSTITUTES. Sound for as in ——- —- ——- a o what e a there e a feint i e police i e sir o u son o oo to o oo wolf o a fork o e work u oo full u e burn u oo rude y i fly

0:39
9

OF THE CONSONANTS.

0:44
10

OF SYLLABLES AND WORDS.

1:52:06

Description

Step into a classroom from the late nineteenth century, where the art of spelling is treated with the same rigor as a musical score. This revised edition preserves the trusted structure of McGuffey’s classic while swapping outdated numeral marks for Webster’s diacritical symbols, giving listeners a clear map of vowel and consonant sounds. Each lesson unfolds with concise explanations of long and short vowels, diphthongs, and even the rare triphthong, letting you hear the logic behind every tricky word.

Beyond basic spelling, the book adds whole sections on prefixes, suffixes, and the clever handling of silent letters, so learners can see patterns that stretch far beyond rote memorization. Engaging engravings break up the text, offering a visual pause that mirrors the rhythm of the spoken examples. Whether you’re revisiting elementary roots or simply curious about historic language instruction, the audio brings this timeless educational tool to life with clarity and charm.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (120K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-03-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) McGuffey

Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) McGuffey

1816–1896

Best known for shaping the later McGuffey Readers, this 19th-century educator, lawyer, and editor helped create schoolbooks that reached generations of American students.

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