
audiobook
by Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) McGuffey
ECLECTIC - SPELLING-BOOK. - REVISED EDITION.
NEW YORK-CHICHESTER-WEINHEIM-BRISBANE-SINGAPORE-TORONTO
THE ENGLISH ALPHABET.
OF THE VARIOUS SOUNDS.
TABLE OF VOCALS. Long Sounds.
TABLE OF SUBVOCALS Sound as is ——- ——- b bib d did g gig j jug n nine m maim ng hang l lull
TABLE OF ASPIRATES Sound as is ——- ——- f fife h him k cake p pipe s same
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
OF THE CONSONANTS.
OF SYLLABLES AND WORDS.
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 This revised edition preserves the trusted structure of McGuffey’s classic while swapping outdated numeral marks for Webster’s diacritical symbols, giving listeners a clear map of vowel and consonant sounds.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.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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