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Phonetic convergence, the alignment of speech sounds between individuals, is explored in this review. A new model integrating acoustic and perceptual measures aims to unify diverse research findings on this phenomenon.

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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Speech Communication
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Phonetic convergence involves increased acoustic-phonetic similarity between speakers.
  • Prior studies show convergence in passive listening and social interaction.
  • Research often focuses on acoustic attributes, with fewer perceptual measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review phonetic convergence research in non-interactive and conversational settings.
  • To propose a unified paradigm integrating acoustic and perceptual measures.
  • To reconcile inconsistent findings in the phonetic convergence literature.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on phonetic convergence.
  • Analysis of acoustic and perceptual measures of speech similarity.
  • Development of a modeling paradigm for acoustic predictors of perceived convergence.

Main Results:

  • Phonetic convergence occurs in both passive and interactive speech contexts.
  • Acoustic and perceptual measures offer complementary insights into convergence.
  • Existing research presents diverse and sometimes conflicting findings.

Conclusions:

  • A unified paradigm modeling acoustic predictors of perceived phonetic convergence is proposed.
  • This model can help reconcile disparate findings in the literature.
  • Integrating acoustic and perceptual data is crucial for understanding phonetic convergence.