and syllables constituting a word.

It deals, therefore, with the elements of words, just as elocution deals
with the elements of sentences: the one securing the true enunciation of
each letter, or combination of letters, the other giving to each word,
or combination of words, such a delivery as best expresses the meaning
of the author. It is the basis of all good reading, and should be
carefully practiced by the learner.



ELEMENTARY SOUNDS OF THE LETTERS.

VOWEL SOUNDS.

TONICS.

_Element_. _Power_.

1.--1 A as in _A_pe.
2.--2 A " _A_rm.
3.--3 A " _A_ll.
4.--4 A " _A_t.
5.--5 A " C_a_re.
6.--6 A " _A_sk.
7.--1 E " _E_ve.
8.--2 E " _E_nd.
9.--1 I " _I_ce.
10.--2 I " _I_t.
11.--1 O " _O_ld.