Speech intelligibility level determinants and measurement methods
With the ever-increasing population of non-native speakers (NNSs) of English around the globe to the extent of exceeding the population of native speakers, encountering foreignaccented speech (FAS) has become frequent and inevitable. In this paper, the author highlights English in its new position,...
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| author | Salheen, Dalal Alfadhil Attaher Thai, Yap Ngee |
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| description | With the ever-increasing population of non-native speakers (NNSs) of English around the globe to the extent of exceeding the population of native speakers, encountering foreignaccented speech (FAS) has become frequent and inevitable. In this paper, the author highlights English in its new position, and its impact on speech intelligibility. The concept of
speech intelligibility is discussed as it correlates with accentedness. It is viewed as an indicator for successful oral communication. A review of the different factors that impact speech intelligibility, in relation to the speakers and others related to the listeners. Moreover, speech intelligibility is modulated in relation to the different factors. Finally, numerous measurement methods that have been used regarding assisting the speech intelligibility of English in general and the intelligibility of English variety are discussed in particular. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1032702023-11-06T06:56:53Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103270/ Speech intelligibility level determinants and measurement methods Salheen, Dalal Alfadhil Attaher Thai, Yap Ngee With the ever-increasing population of non-native speakers (NNSs) of English around the globe to the extent of exceeding the population of native speakers, encountering foreignaccented speech (FAS) has become frequent and inevitable. In this paper, the author highlights English in its new position, and its impact on speech intelligibility. The concept of speech intelligibility is discussed as it correlates with accentedness. It is viewed as an indicator for successful oral communication. A review of the different factors that impact speech intelligibility, in relation to the speakers and others related to the listeners. Moreover, speech intelligibility is modulated in relation to the different factors. Finally, numerous measurement methods that have been used regarding assisting the speech intelligibility of English in general and the intelligibility of English variety are discussed in particular. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2022 Article PeerReviewed Salheen, Dalal Alfadhil Attaher and Thai, Yap Ngee (2022) Speech intelligibility level determinants and measurement methods. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12 (4). 302 - 315. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/12337/Speech-Intelligibility-Level-Determinants-and-Measurement-Methods 10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i4/12337 |
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