coarticulation (Meaning)

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coarticulation (n.)

The union or articulation of bones to form a joint.

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Coarticulation refers to the phenomenon where speech sounds overlap in production.
Linguists study coarticulation to understand how sounds influence one another in spoken language.
Coarticulation plays a crucial role in determining the clarity and intelligibility of speech.
Speakers often engage in coarticulation unconsciously as they articulate words in connected speech.
Vowel and consonant sounds exhibit coarticulation effects depending on their neighboring sounds.
Coarticulation can result in assimilation, where one sound takes on characteristics of its neighboring sounds.
Research in phonetics explores the mechanisms underlying coarticulation and its implications for speech production.
Coarticulation varies across languages and dialects, contributing to their distinct phonetic patterns.
Understanding coarticulation aids in developing speech synthesis systems that produce natural-sounding speech.
The study of coarticulation sheds light on the complex coordination involved in the production of speech sounds.

The union or articulation of bones to form a joint.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Coarticulation refers to the phenomenon where speech sounds overlap in production.

Linguists study coarticulation to understand how sounds influence one another in spoken language.

Coarticulation plays a crucial role in determining the clarity and intelligibility of speech.

Speakers often engage in coarticulation unconsciously as they articulate words in connected speech.