THIS book is primarily designed for the use of teachers, who, as the author points out, are probably the greatest voice-users, but it will interest all who speak or sing in public.

Vocal tract size, shape dictate speech sounds Nearly 75% of variability between speakers comes from differences in mouth and throat length. Date: ...

Initiation: Setting air in motion through the vocal tract. Phonation: The modification of airflow as it passes through the larynx (related to voicing).. Articulation: The shaping of airflow to ...

“Speech is the vocal manifestation of language,” Gouzoules says. “No [other] animal can communicate about the past, the present, the future, mythical creatures, or anything like that.

Speech fasting can reduce vocal fatigue, allowing for longer periods of speaking or singing without strain. How to Practice Speech Fasting Set a Time Frame: Determine how long you want to fast ...

A speech impairment affects people who have problems speaking in a regular tone of voice or tempo. Speech impairments make it hard for people to communicate properly, and they can happen in both ...

In JASA, researchers explore how anatomical variations in a speaker’s vocal tract affect speech production. Using MRI, the team recorded the shape of the vocal tract for 41 speakers as the ...