Phonetics of European Portuguese stress: A nonce word experiment
Journal
Journal of the International Phonetic Association
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
1
Pages
52-88
Start Page
52-88
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper investigates the acoustic correlates of stress in European Portuguese. Using a nonce word experiment, this study controls the phonological environment of the stimuli so stressed and unstressed vowels with the same quality can be directly compared. Of the five acoustic measures examined, duration is the most robust correlate of stress, but the effect is limited to certain vowels and speakers. Care is taken to separate the effects of independent phonological processes on acoustic properties that are also influenced by stress.
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Type
journal article