Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study.

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For some reason WHYY’s Morning Edition keeps changing the people who read the traffic tie-up reports on Shadow Traffic. And for some reason, none are native Philadelphians anymore. So I have to start ...

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Abstract: Pronunciation variation is a natural and inevitable phenomenon in an accented Mandarin speech recognition application. In this paper, we integrate knowledge-based and data-driven approaches ...

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When people think about American accents, they often picture a strong Southern drawl or a bold Boston twang. But what about Colorado? Many folks believe there's no such thing as a "Colorado accent" — ...

The 6-month-old lies happily in the crib, cooing and babbling to the beaming parents and grandparents who respond encouragingly, eagerly anticipating that first word, that distinguishable "Mama" or ...

Language is one of the most powerful tools we have for connecting with others. It helps us express ideas, build relationships, and share our unique experiences with the world. Yet, despite its central ...

Head to a south-west French city like Toulouse, and you'll notice some distinct differences in how people speak French. Photo by Ed JONES / AFP Extra letters, longer syllables, and less nasal vowels ...