| Imprint: |
Bellaterra : Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2023 |
| Description: |
55 pag. |
| Abstract: |
Since the pandemic, masks have hindered speech intelligibility by obscuring visual cues, especially in foreign-accented speech. This study compares the effectiveness of visual cues provided by French L1 non-native English speakers and a native English speaker. It investigates vowels, using audio and audio-visual stimuli and native English perceivers (n = 24). Results show significant audio-visual benefits for both groups. However, the visual benefit varies across vowel feature and speaker group, with a negative impact observed for the French speaker group for central vowels /ʌ/ and /ə/. These findings highlight the influence of language-specific gestures on L2 production, including French lip-rounding. |
| Rights: |
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| Language: |
Anglès |
| Studies: |
Estudis Anglesos Avançats / Advanced English Studies [4313157] |
| Study plan: |
Màster Universitari en Estudis Anglesos Avançats / Advanced English Studies [1099] |
| Document: |
Treball de fi de postgrau |
| Subject: |
Speech intelligibility ;
Visual modality ;
Audio-visual ;
Speech perception ;
Lip-rounding ;
Vowel recognition ;
Foreign-accented speech |
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