Training Studies in Voice Communication: 3. Effects of Training in Articulation

Abstract

Since the difference between one word and another is often the difference of a single sound, it is obvious that slovenly pronunciation of words may result in lowered intelligibility. Four experiments designed to investigate effects of training in pronunciation and articulation are discussed. Results indicate that training to pronounce accurately and clearly produces increased intelligibility. Instructions to stress final consonants resulted in increased intelligibility when the T-17 hand held microphone was used, but not when the T-30 (throat) or ANB-M-C1 (mask) microphones were used. No gains in intelligibility were shown as a result of instruction to stress sibilant sounds. Loudness of speech signal was not changed by this training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 1945
Accession Number
ADA801492

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  • Harry M. Mason

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Applied Psychology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Consonants
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Loudness
  • Microphones
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilots
  • Psychology
  • Scientific Research
  • Speech
  • Training
  • Voice Communications

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  • Speech Processing/Speech Recognition.