phonetics

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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Verner’s Law: The Glitch in the System

Grimm's Law neatly explains many sound changes from ancient Proto-Indo-European to Germanic languages, but puzzling exceptions remained a mystery for…

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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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10 Game Localization Hurdles for 2025

Translating a video game isn't just about swapping words; it's about rebuilding an entire world for a new audience. From…

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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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From Thought to Ink: The Neurology of Handwriting

Ever marvel at how a fleeting thought transforms into ink on a page? This article delves into the incredible neurology…

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The Voiceprint: Forensic Speaker Identification

Your voice is as unique as your fingerprint, but how can it be used to solve a crime? This article…

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Why We ‘Baby Talk’: The Science

That high-pitched, singsong voice adults use with babies is more than just cute—it’s a powerful linguistic tool called Parentese. Far…

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Mapping the Mouth: The Genius of the IPA

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a universal system for transcribing the sounds of any language with scientific precision. Born…

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The Lost Gender: What Happened to Latin’s Neuter?

Classical Latin had three grammatical genders, but its modern descendants like Spanish and French only have two. This article investigates…

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