We propose a novel decision tree based framework to detect phonetic mispronunciations produced by L2 learners caused by using inaccurate speech attributes, such as manner and place of articulation. Compared with conventional score-based CAPT (computer assisted pronunciation training) systems, our proposed framework has three advantages: (1) each mispronunciation in a tree can be interpreted and...

This contribution investigates the opinions of 372 first-year students from Ca’ Foscari University Venice about pronunciation and foreign accent in languages chosen as main subjects. Although a native-like is highly valued, do not simply equate good accent-free pronunciation. They are confident assessing other L2 speakers but show considerable uncertainty self-assessment deficits. mostly associ...

The study focused on phonetic imitation in the speech of Polish learners of English, who were exposed to two pronunciation varieties: Polishaccented English and native English. The phonetic variables under investigation were voicing lag values in word-initial /p k/ and voicing lead values in word-initial /b g/. The stimuli were monosyllabic English words provided by two model talkers: a native ...

This study examines the stylistic constraints on the pronunciation of the FACE and GOAT lexical sets as spoken by Slovak and Czech female immigrants who permanently reside in Edinburgh, Scotland. We undertake an acoustic analysis of monosyllablic words taken from a structured interview, a reading passage, and a wordlist to compare these speakers to fluent learners of RP English living in Slovak...