Rhythmic modification in child directed speech

Payne, Elinor; Post, Brechtje; Astruc, Lluïsa; Prieto, Pilar and Vanrell, Maria del Mar (2009). Rhythmic modification in child directed speech. Oxford University Working Papers in Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics, 12(2009), pp. 123–144.

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Abstract

Interval-based rhythm metrics were applied to the speech of English, Catalan and Spanish female adults addressing their children (aged 2, 4 and 6 years) and compared with their speech when addressing adults. Results reveal that when mothers speak to their children, their speech is more vocalic and more even-timed than when they address other adults. However, cross-linguistic differences are still maintained, suggesting that indices specific to both speech style and language co-exist.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Copyright Holders:	2009 The Authors
Keywords:	rhythm; child directed speech; cross-linguistic; English, Spanish; Catalan
Academic Unit/Department:	Education and Language Studies > Languages
Interdisciplinary Research Centre:	Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET)
Item ID:	21153
Depositing User:	Julie May
Date Deposited:	05 May 2010 09:24
Last Modified:	25 Oct 2012 20:09
URI:	http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/21153

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