Generating Tonal Distinctions in Mandarin Chinese Using an Electrolarynx with Preprogrammed Tone Patterns.
Generating Tonal Distinctions in Mandarin Chinese Using an Electrolarynx with Preprogrammed Tone Patterns.
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DOI：
10.1016/j.specom.2016.01.002
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发表时间：
2016-04-01
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Heaton JT
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作者：
Guo L;Nagle K;Heaton JT
电喉(EL)对于接受喉切除术的人来说是一种有价值的康复选择，但目前的单调ELs不支持产生声调语言的基频的受控变化。本研究采用计算机软件驱动的定制化手持式声调识别系统，考察了汉语普通话声调识别的产生和知觉。四名母语为普通话的人接受了训练，让他们按照预先设定的声调模式巧合地发音，以产生单调和双音节单词，其中单调El和声调El。三名母语为普通话的人后来转录了这些语音样本，并对其可理解性和可接受性进行了评级。结果表明，使用声调EL产生的单词明显比使用单调EL产生的单词更容易理解和接受。
An electrolarynx (EL) is a valuable rehabilitative option for individuals who have undergone laryngectomy, but current monotone ELs do not support controlled variations in fundamental frequency for producing tonal languages. The present study examined the production and perception of Mandarin Chinese using a customized hand-held EL driven by computer software to generate tonal distinctions (tonal EL). Four native Mandarin speakers were trained to articulate their speech coincidentally with preprogrammed tonal patterns in order to produce mono- and di-syllabic words with a monotone EL and tonal EL. Three native Mandarin speakers later transcribed and rated the speech samples for intelligibility and acceptability. Results indicated that words produced using the tonal EL were significantly more intelligible and acceptable than those produced using the monotone EL.