Measuring Speech Rhythm

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12 - Measuring Speech Rhythm

from Section III - Measuring Speech

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 November 2021

Amalia Arvaniti

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Rachael-Anne Knight and

Jane Setter

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Rachael-Anne Knight: Affiliation:
City, University of London
Jane Setter: Affiliation:
University of Reading

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This paper covers the methods for measuring rhythm and the main paradigms used to study rhythm perception. An overview of ideas about speech rhythm is provided, starting with the traditional view of isochrony and rhythm classes. Production and perception methods used to establish rhythm-class differences are presented and critically reviewed, as are a number of research practices associated with them. Recent developments leading to an alternative view of rhythm are discussed, and suggestions for pedagogical practice and future research are provided.

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rhythm isochrony rhythm metrics syllable-timing stress-timing mora-timing tempo speech timing speech cycling

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