Improving speech recognition in noise through speaking style modifications for native and non-native listeners
2017
It is well established that native listeners outperform non-native listeners on word recognition tasks involving both speech-shaped noise (SSN) and competing speech (speech babble). The present study examined whether this non-native disadvantage can be compensated for by speaking style enhancements. We also explored how these acoustic-articulatory modifications interact with energetic and informational masking at different signal-to-noise ratios to determine intelligibility for the two listener groups. Native and non-native participants heard noise-adapted (NAS) and clear speech (CL) sentences mixed with either SSN, two-talker (2T), or six-talker (6T) babble. CL and NAS significantly improved word recognition in noise, but native listeners were better able to use the intelligibility-enhancing modifications. Results revealed an interaction between noise type and SNR such that the intelligibility gain was larger for SSN at an easier SNR, but for 6T babble at a harder SNR. The speaking style modifications en...
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