First transcriptions of Spanish in Le Maître Phonétique (1888-1901)

Lǝ mɛ:tr fɔnetik (Le maître phonétique) gathers the first attempts to transcribe texts in Spanish based on phonetic alphabet published 1888. We have a large number of transcriptions from 1888, but we will focus period until 1901. Some them name their author (namely by Tomás Escriche y Fernando Araujo) while others appear without authorship. Furthermore, journal hosts theoretical debate around sounds that should be considered transcriptions. examine terms which discussion is developed, as well improvement over these years are keys configuration phonetics scientific discipline.