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Acoustic Phonetics (Current Studies In Linguistics)
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This Book Presents A Theory Of Speechsound Generation In The Human Vocal System.This Book Presents A Theory Of Speechsound 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 Speechsound 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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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Acoustic Phonetics' by Kenneth N. Stevens? A: The book focuses on the theory of speech-sound generation in the human vocal system, covering aspects like anatomy, physiology, and the acoustic properties of speech sounds.
- Q: How is this book structured? A: The book is divided into sections that review speech production anatomy, source mechanisms, auditory psychophysics, and detailed examinations of vowels and consonants.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is suitable for speech scientists, speech pathologists, linguists, psychologists, and engineers involved in speech processing.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains 618 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Acoustic Phonetics'? A: The book was published on July 31, 2000.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in phonetics? A: While it provides comprehensive information, some foundational knowledge in linguistics or phonetics may enhance understanding for beginners.
- Q: What kind of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Acoustic Phonetics' cover languages other than English? A: Yes, while it primarily focuses on English sounds, it briefly discusses sounds from other languages.
- Q: Can this book serve as a reference for academic research? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable reference for various fields related to speech and linguistics.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in the book? A: Main topics include speech production mechanisms, categories of speech sounds, phonological representations, and the influence of context on speech sound production.