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Joseph Desmond O'Connor

1919 – 1998

British linguist

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Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 78). Joseph Desmond O'Connor was a linguist, phonetician and philologist, known for English phonetics.

Joseph Desmond O'Connor (10 December 1919 – 15 July 1998) was a British linguist and Professor of Phonetics at University College London. A festschrift in his honour, edited by Jack Windsor Lewis, was published by Routledge in 1995.

Books O’Connor, J. D. (1967). Better English pronunciation (rev. 1980). Cambridge University Press O’Connor, J. D. (1971). Advanced phonetic reader. Cambridge University Press O’Connor, J. D. (1973). Phonetics. Penguin O’Connor, J. D., & Arnold, G. F. (1961). The intonation of colloquial English. Longman O’Connor, J. D., & Arnold, G. F. (1973). The intonation of colloquial English (2nd ed.). Longman O’Connor, J. D., & Fletcher, C. (1989). Sounds English. Longman

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
English phonetics
Education
University College London
Employers
University College London
Also known as
J. D. O'Connor, JD O'Connor.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Desmond O'Connor?

British linguist

When was Joseph Desmond O'Connor born?

Joseph Desmond O'Connor was born on 10 December 1919 in Harrogate.

When did Joseph Desmond O'Connor die?

Joseph Desmond O'Connor died on 15 July 1998.

What was Joseph Desmond O'Connor's occupation?

Joseph Desmond O'Connor was a linguist, phonetician and philologist.

What was Joseph Desmond O'Connor known for?

Joseph Desmond O'Connor was known for English phonetics.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Desmond O'Connor

· Wikidata: Q64576554

· DBpedia: Joseph Desmond O'Connor

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