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The role of distinctive features in articulation errors

S Singh, M E Hayden, M S Toombs

    The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study analyzed articulation errors in 1,077 children using the Singh and Singh distinctive feature system. Findings reveal a consistent feature hierarchy in speech production, more prominent in younger children and those with articulation disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Linguistics
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Articulation errors are common in children and can impact communication.
    • Understanding the underlying phonological processes is crucial for effective intervention.
    • Distinctive feature systems offer a framework for analyzing speech sound production patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze consonant phoneme errors in children using a distinctive feature system.
    • To investigate the hierarchy of distinctive features in speech production.
    • To compare feature hierarchies across different age groups, sexes, and clinical populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of articulation errors from standardized tests for 1,077 children.
    • Application of the Singh and Singh (1976) distinctive feature system.
    • Generation of subgroup profiles for consonant phonemes in initial, medial, and final word positions.

    Main Results:

    • A consistent hierarchy of distinctive features was observed, aligning with previous research.
    • The feature hierarchy was more pronounced in the initial word position and in younger children.
    • Articulation-disordered and language groups showed distinct feature hierarchies, with the former being more pronounced.
    • Females generally outperformed males, though not always statistically significantly.

    Conclusions:

    • The study supports the application of phonological theory to speech production strategies.
    • Distinctive feature analysis provides valuable insights into developmental speech sound acquisition.
    • The findings have implications for targeted speech therapy interventions based on phonological principles.

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