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Klatt, Dennis H. – Journal of Phonetics, 1975
This paper reports on experiments conducted to demonstrate that segmental duration in English is syntactically determined in a connected discourse. The methodology for investigation is outlined. Various factors influencing duration, such as semantics, syntax, rhythm, intonation and lexical stress are discussed. (Author/CLK)
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Connected Discourse, Discourse Analysis, Generative Phonology
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Valian, Virginia – Journal of Phonetics, 1980
Describes an experiment designed to determine the effect of missing syntactic cues on listeners' comprehension of grammatical sentences heard through noise. Comparison between sentences containing function word deletions and sentences with a more clearly displayed syntactic structure suggests that deletion of minor cues hinders comprehension under…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Cues, Linguistic Performance, Listening Comprehension