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Effects of speaker variability and noise on Mandarin tone identification by native and non-native listeners

Chao-Yang LeeDivision of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Liang TaoDepartment of Linguistics, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA
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Z S BondDepartment of Linguistics, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA
Pages 46-54 | Published online: 19 Jul 2013

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