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A Diachronic Analysis of Schwa in French

, 2012
Since the beginning of the formal study of language, linguists have struggled with the phonological problems posed by the mid-central vowel sound schwa.
Griffiths, Joshua M.
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The weight of phonetic substance in the structure of sound inventories [PDF]

, 2013
In the research field initiated by Lindblom & Liljencrants in 1972, we illustrate the possibility of giving substance to phonology, predicting the structure of phonological systems with nonphonological principles, be they listener-oriented (perceptual ...
Abry, Christian, Badin, Pierre, Boë, Louis-Jean, Schwartz, Jean-Luc, Vallée, Nathalie   +4 more
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Roles of Domain‐General Auditory Processing in Second Language Speech Learning Revisited: What Degree of Precision Makes a Difference?

Language Learning, EarlyView.
Abstract This study expands on the practical application of the critical role of auditory processing in the rate of naturalistic L2 speech acquisition. In Study 1, the prosodic production of English by 46 Chinese college students was tracked over a five‐month study abroad program in the UK.
Kazuya Saito, Adam Tierney
wiley   +1 more source

Can you hear me clearly? The differential effects of surgical mask on Cantonese consonant, vowel, and tone perception

Frontiers in Communication
This study examined the differential effects of surgical mask on Cantonese consonant, vowel, and tone perception. Forty native Cantonese adults were tested with the Cantonese consonant, vowel, and tone identification tasks.
William Choi, William Choi, William Choi, Tianyu Chu, Tianyu Chu, Jiaqing Zu, Jiaqing Zu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

On Some Experiments with the Phonograph, Relating to the Vowel Theory of Helmholtz [PDF]

, 1891
Charles R. Cross, George V. Wendell
openalex   +1 more source

Letter knowledge in light of bilingualism and socioeconomic status

Literacy, EarlyView.
Abstract Letter knowledge is one of the key components of literacy skills and a predictor of academic success. The present study explores how letter knowledge of preschool children is related to their language group (bilingual vs. monolingual) and socioeconomic status (SES) (mid‐high vs. low).
Carmit Altman
wiley   +1 more source

Prosody and melody in vowel disorder [PDF]

, 1999
The paper explores the syllabic and segmental dimensions of phonological vowel disorder. The independence of the two dimensions is illustrated by the case study of an English-speaking child presenting with an impairment which can be shown to have a ...
Bates, S, Harris, J, Watson, J
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Third‐order self‐embedded vocal motifs in wild orangutans, and the selective evolution of recursion

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, EarlyView.
Recursion, a core feature of language, was long considered unique to humans. We investigate rhythmic recursion in great ape vocalizations, analyzing Sumatran orangutan alarm calls and uncovering third‐order self‐embedded isochrony, with each level exhibiting unique variation dynamics and information content relative to context.
Chiara De Gregorio, Marco Gamba, Adriano R. Lameira   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

SYSTEMATIZING THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH VOWEL PHONEMES [PDF]

, 1949
Charles Michalski
openalex   +1 more source

Music‐based interventions for nonfluent aphasia: A systematic review of randomized control trials

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, EarlyView.
This systematic review analyzes 10 randomized control trials of music‐based interventions (MBIs) for nonfluent aphasia, including Melodic Intonation Therapy and singing‐based approaches. Results showed MBIs could enhance repetition and naming abilities—highlighting their therapeutic potential.
Yuko Koshimori, Preetie Shetty Akkunje, Evelyn Tjiandri, Julia B. Kowaleski, Michael H. Thaut   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source