Pronouncing Dictionary, of the Most Commonly Used Words in the English Language (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1828. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... however, is on the side of the first pronunciation, and nearly all lexicographers approve of it. Impotent, im'-po-ient, a. weak, feeble. Imprecatory, im'-pre-ka-tur-e, a. containing wishes of evil. Some improperly place the accent on the second syllable of these words. Impropriator, im-pro-pre-a'-tur, s. a layman that has the possession of the lands of the Church. The accent is sometimes incorrectly placed on the third .