Child‐directed language can support language learning, but how? We addressed two
questions:(1) how caregivers prosodically modulated their speech as a function of word …

Infant‐directed speech (IDS) is phonetically distinct from adult‐directed speech (ADS): It is
typically considered to have special prosody—like higher pitch and slower speaking rates …

Understanding the challenges faced by second language (L2) learners in lexical tone
perception is crucial for effective language acquisition. This study investigates the impact of …

Atypical pitch processing is a feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which affects non-
tone language speakers' communication. Lifelong auditory experience has been …

This study investigates the pitch properties of infant-directed speech (IDS) specific to word-
learning contexts in which mothers introduce unfamiliar words to children. Using a semi …

Purpose Children with cochlear implants (CIs) face challenges in acquiring tonal languages,
as CIs do not efficiently code pitch information. Mandarin is a tonal language with lexical …

This study examines the effects of different listener-oriented speaking styles and semantic
contexts on online spoken word recognition using eyetracking. In Experiment 1, different …

The functions of acoustic-phonetic modifications in infant-directed speech (IDS) remain a
question: do they specifically serve to facilitate language learning via enhanced phonemic …

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Han A cross-linguistic investigation of Dutch and Mandarin Chinese infant-directed speech The …

Individual speakers are often able to modify their speech to facilitate communication in
challenging conditions, such as speaking in a noisy environment. Such vocal “enrichments” …