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Welsh viseme groups resemble other European languages. Cluster analysis objectively grouped visemes, aiding speechreading training, with specific Welsh consonants like /x/ and /ł/ showing distinct patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Phonetics
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Visemes, visual speech units, are crucial for speechreading.
  • Understanding viseme groups in diverse languages like Welsh is essential for improving auditory-visual communication.
  • Previous research has established viseme groupings for many languages, but Welsh-specific data is less common.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively determine the viseme groups for the Welsh language.
  • To compare Welsh viseme groups with those of other European languages.
  • To explore the utility of cluster analysis in viseme grouping for speechreading training.

Main Methods:

  • Cluster analysis was applied to viseme data from Welsh speakers.
  • Acoustic and visual features of Welsh consonants, including unique sounds like /x/ and /ł/, were analyzed.
  • Subject responses regarding phoneme perception were statistically analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Welsh viseme groups show significant similarity to other European languages.
  • The Welsh uvular fricative /x/ was grouped with velar and glottal consonants.
  • /ł/ formed a distinct viseme group, separate from /1/, while /1/ and /r/ were indistinguishable.
  • Maternal language influenced the perception of /r/ and /ł/.

Conclusions:

  • Cluster analysis provides an objective method for viseme grouping.
  • The findings offer valuable insights for developing Welsh-specific speechreading training materials.
  • Understanding language-specific viseme variations can enhance communication for individuals with hearing impairments.