Phonetics

The Mechanical Mouth: A History of Speech Synthesis

From the bellows-powered talking heads of the 18th century to the neural networks that voice our smart assistants, the quest…

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The Tongue’s Thousand-Word Marathon

Speaking feels effortless, but it's a high-speed athletic event happening right in your mouth. Discover the incredible biomechanics of articulation,…

4 months ago

The Caloric Cost of Speech

We often think of language as purely mental, but speaking is a physical act that burns calories. This post explores…

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The Dental Print: How Teeth Shape Speech

Beyond the agile movements of the tongue and lips, our teeth stand as silent, crucial architects of speech. From the…

4 months ago

The Sound of an Ancient City

We visualize the grand columns of the Roman Forum or the towering ziggurats of Babylon, but have you ever stopped…

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Decoding Dolphin Dialects

We know dolphins communicate with a complex symphony of clicks and whistles, but could they have regional accents, just like…

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Linguistic Passing: The Adopted Accent

Linguistic passing is the conscious act of adopting a new accent, not just to blend in, but to gain social…

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Apraxia: The Brain’s Broken Speech Plan

Apraxia of speech is a mysterious neurological condition where the brain knows the perfect word but can't send the right…

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The Tongue’s Blind Spots: Unmakeable Sounds

Your mouth is a remarkable instrument, capable of producing an astonishing range of sounds. But like any instrument, it has…

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Spot the Bot: 10 Cues of Deepfake Audio

As AI voice cloning masters the art of imitation, telling human from machine is becoming a crucial skill. This guide…

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