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Acoustic Phonetics (Current Studies in Linguistics)

Name: Acoustic Phonetics (Current Studies in Linguistics)
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Book Synopsis: This book presents a theory of speech-sound generation in the human vocal system.This book presents a theory of speech-sound generation in the human vocal system. The comprehensive acoustic theory serves as one basis for defining categories of speech sounds used to form distinctions between words in languages. The author begins with a review of the anatomy and physiology of speech production, then covers source mechanisms, the vocal tract as an acoustic filter, relevant aspects of auditory psychophysics and physiology, and phonological representations. In the remaining chapters he presents a detailed examination of vowels, consonants, and the influence of context on speech-sound production. Although he focuses mainly on the sounds of English, he touches briefly on sounds in other languages. The book will serve as a reference for speech scientists, speech pathologists, linguists interested in phonetics and phonology, psychologists interested in speech perception and production, and engineers concerned with speech processing applications.

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Discover the secrets of speech-sound generation with Acoustic Phonetics (Current Studies in Linguistics). This groundbreaking book presents a comprehensive acoustic theory that will revolutionize your understanding of the human vocal system. By delving into the anatomy and physiology of speech production, our expert author unveils the source mechanisms and vocal tract as an acoustic filter.

Unlock the power of speech sounds and their role in language distinctions. Our book provides an in-depth exploration of phonological representations, covering vowels, consonants, and the impact of context on speech-sound production. While its focus lies on English, this indispensable resource offers insights into sounds in other languages as well.

Whether you are a speech scientist, speech pathologist, linguist, psychologist, or engineer, this book is your ultimate reference. Gain valuable knowledge for your field and stay ahead of the game with our comprehensive guide to acoustic phonetics. Are you ready to take your understanding of speech to the next level?

Get your copy of Acoustic Phonetics (Current Studies in Linguistics) and join the ranks of professionals who are transforming the way we perceive and produce speech.

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