International Journal of Speech and Audiology
2022, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part A
Comparison of Nasalence between Goan Konkani and Karwar Konkani Speakers
Author(s): Theaja Kuriakose, Stephy Ann Varghese and Meghana KN
Abstract: Introduction: Nasalence is a measure of the degree of Velopharyngeal opening in voiced speech formed by computing the ratio of the amplitude of the acoustic energy at nares, to amplitude of the acoustic energy at the mouth. The present study attempted to find the nasalence value in two different dialects of Konkani language.Methods: Thiry two subjects participated in the study and they were divided into two groups based on the dialects of Konkani language. The stimuli consisted of two sets of meaningful words and phrases of konkani language. Participants were instructed to read the list of words and phrases which were given to them The nasalence value of the participants were measured using Nasal view system version 4. Results and conclusion: The results indicated that mean scores of nasalence were found to be more in Karwar dialect Konkani when compared to Goan dialect Konkani.
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Theaja Kuriakose, Stephy Ann Varghese and Meghana KN. Comparison of Nasalence between Goan Konkani and Karwar Konkani Speakers. International Journal of Speech and Audiology. 2022; 3(1): 05-07.
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