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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Speech Communication
  • Phonetics

Background:

  • Phonetic convergence research often lacks large sample sizes and varied model talkers.
  • Previous studies show inconsistent findings regarding the influence of talker sex and word frequency on phonetic convergence.
  • Existing research often fails to examine phonetic convergence across same-sex and mixed-sex pairings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of talker sex, word frequency, and model talkers on phonetic convergence.
  • To analyze phonetic convergence using both perceptual and acoustic measures.
  • To address inconsistencies in prior research by employing a large-scale study design.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale study involving 92 talkers (47 female) shadowing 12 model talkers (6 female).
  • Phonetic convergence was measured using a holistic AXB perceptual-similarity task.
  • Acoustic analyses included duration, F0, F1, F2, and the F1 × F2 vowel space.

Main Results:

  • Phonetic convergence was found to be subtle, variable, and inconsistent across measures.
  • No reliable main effects of talker sex or word frequency were observed.
  • Female shadowers demonstrated higher susceptibility to lexical properties compared to males.
  • Model talkers influenced the degree of phonetic convergence elicited.

Conclusions:

  • Phonetic convergence is a complex phenomenon influenced by multiple factors, including individual speaker characteristics and lexical properties.
  • Future research should utilize diverse talkers, balanced stimuli, and holistic measures for robust findings.
  • Phonetic convergence plays a role in sound change, highlighting the intricate nature of speech perception and production.