Electromyographic correlates of the phonological /y/-/u/ distinction in French

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An integrated knowledge base for speech synthesis and automatic speech recognition

The task of any phonetic theory is to determine the form of a phonetic component by establishing the internal and external constraints on that component. The phonetic component itself converts linguistic knowledge of the structure of the speech act into time-varying commands suitable for control of the articulatory mechanism. Performing involves knowledge, and this knowledge must be expressed in a form accessible to the speaker operating in time. Knowing how to use knowledge of performance constraints involves manipulation of the conversion from segmental notional time embodied in simple sequencing to timing of muscular control. A solution to the handling of this time conversion is discussed. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Defining the Bases of Phonetic Theory.

The effect of diminution of tactile sensitivity on labial muscular activity under controlled jaw separation conditions during intervocalic /p/ production

This paper examines possible criteria for establishing competence/performance distinctions in phonetic theory. It is emphasized that for the competence aspect, rules should take a form compatible with those of the phonological component, and question of whether the coarticulation phenomenon can be handled adequately in the phonetic competence model is also discussed. Recent electromyographic data are referred to, and the problem of the relative roles of active and passive (voluntary and involuntary) programming of the muscles associated with articulation re‐examined. It is argued that the area is by no means exhausted and that there are even yet questions to be asked.

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Coarticulation and Phonetic Competence

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Marcel A. A. Tatham

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Coarticulation and Phonetic Competence

Coarticulation and Phonetic Competence