The Effect of Clear Speech on Cantonese Alaryngeal Speakers ’ Intelligibility

Conclusion: Preliminary data indicate that CS may significantly affect Cantonese alaryngeal speakers ’ speaking rate and intelligibility. However, intelligibility appeared to vary considerably across speakers. Further research involving larger, heterogeneous groups of speakers and listeners alongside longer and more refined CS training protocols should be conducted to confirm that CS can improve Cantonese alaryngeal speakers’ intelligibility.Folia Phoniatr Logop
Source: Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research