Analysis and Assessment of Uvular Sound Production in Arabic among Individuals with Speech Disorders
Abstrak
This study investigates the production and acoustic characteristics of uvular sounds among individuals with speech disorders in Saudi Arabia, aiming to uncover the underlying mechanisms contributing to speech production discrepancies. By analyzing features such as pitch, intensity, jitter, shimmer, voice onset time, and harmonic-to-noise ratio through the PRAAT software, this research offers a detailed exploration of the spectral properties of uvular sounds. Statistical analyses of recordings from 20 participants at a speech therapy center revealed consistent patterns of phonetic substitutions, deletions, insertions, and distortions. These findings deepen our understanding of speech production challenges and lay the groundwork for developing artificial intelligence-driven assistive technology that could transform speech therapy for individuals with speech impairments and improve communication abilities and quality of life for those affected by speech disorders.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (3)
Mohammad Mahyoob Albuhairy
Jeehaan Algaraady
Abdulaziz Alblwi
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.57197/JDR-2024-0116
- Akses
- Open Access ✓