Allophonic perception in Spanish: the case of intervocalic /s/ voicing
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چکیده
While production studies of allophonic variation are now commonplace, we still do not have a clear understanding of how and if native speakers perceive subphonemic differences. This project experimentally investigates the perception of the variable process of intervocalic /s/ voicing in Spanish and shows that, while distinct from categorical perception, allophonic perception is displayed by listeners, although its robustness depends on the phonological context. Furthermore, this study offers an evaluation of the methodological approaches to explore this kind of perception.
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