From Perceptual Learning to Speech Production: Generalizing Phonotactic Probabilities in Language Acquisition

Phonotactics are the restrictions on sound sequences within a word or syllable. They are an important cue for speech segmentation and a guiding force in the creation of new words. By studying phonotactics, we stand to gain a better understanding of why languages and speakers have phonologies. Throug...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Richtsmeier, Peter Thomas
Other Authors: Gerken, LouAnn
Language:EN
Published: The University of Arizona. 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/194455