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Perceptual and acoustic evidence of speaker adaptation to a thin pseudopalate.
- Source :
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Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocology [Logoped Phoniatr Vocol] 2006; Vol. 31 (3), pp. 107-16. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a thin pseudopalate on the speech of normal adults. It was hypothesized that speech would be initially altered, but speakers would adapt quickly to the device. Eleven speakers produced words without the pseudopalate and at six intervals with the appliance in place. Consonant acoustics were changed initially, but returned to baseline within approximately 30 minutes. Perceptually, consonant identification and distortion ratings were unchanged when wearing the pseudopalate. Results suggest an initial alteration to speech detectable acoustically, but rapid adaptation, for most speakers. Investigators using thin pseudopalates must recognize that speech is altered, at least initially, and account for this in their procedures and interpretation of results.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Analysis of Variance
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prostheses and Implants psychology
Prosthesis Design
Speech Intelligibility
Speech Production Measurement
Tape Recording
Adaptation, Physiological physiology
Palate physiology
Prostheses and Implants adverse effects
Speech physiology
Speech Acoustics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1401-5439
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16966153
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14015430500390961