Aimed principally at the undergraduate student, this new textbook provides a compact presentation of the fundamental concepts of phonological analysis, and at the same time shows how the phonological system of English can be illuminated by such concepts. It bridges the gap between purely theoretical accounts and purely descriptive accounts of English. The topics covered include syllable structure, distinctive features, phonological processes and domains, stress and rhythm, and lexical (morphophonemic) alternations. Each chapter is based largely on English, or is followed by a chapter on the relevant aspects of English phonology. No previous knowledge of contemporary phonological theory or the structure of English is assumed beyond that found in a typical first year course. Each chapter is provided with exercises.