Velopharyngeal function: A spatial-temporal model.
| Number | 326 |
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| Year | 1980 |
| Drawer | 6 |
| Entry Date | 06/15/1999 |
| Authors | Bell-Berti, F. |
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| Publication | Speech and Language: Advances in Basic Research and Practice, 4, 291-316 |
| url | http://www.haskins.yale.edu/Reprints/HL0326.pdf |
| Abstract | Speech sounds are produced by modulation of air flow within the vocal tract &, specifically, by controlling shape of oral & nasal cavities & their coupling. Described is the control system governing coupling of these cavities. Mechanisms for opening & closing the velopharyngeal port are described, & the effects of phonetic context are related to velar function. A spatial-temporal model of velar function is outlined & supported by velar position data obtained from a single speaker of Eng through observation with a fiberoptic endoscope. The velar function model postulates segment-by-segment specification of spatial & temporal parameters & fits well with data presented here & those from previous studies. |
| Notes | Abstract not available |
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