عنوان المقال عربي
تحليل صفات صوت المتحدثين باللغة العربية في العراق: الجنس كمتغير في التقييم السمعي الإدراكي لجودة الصوت
Abstract
This research delves into the examination of voice qualities among Iraqi Arabic speakers, encompassing both genders and age range from 20 to 45. The study employs a comprehensive auditory-perceptual analysis utilizing the Vocal Profile Analysis (VPA) scheme developed by Laver, Wirz, Beck, and Hiller (1981), later refined by Beck (2018). Data collection involves two methods: narrative pictures and open-ended responses. The findings unveil shared characteristics among Iraqi Arabic speakers: pharyngeal constriction and pronounced high nasality, particularly noticeable in females; Despite the consistent use of the advanced lingual tip/blade, the typically alveolar /l/ segment maintains a neutral position; The phonation voice is identified as a blend of whispery and creaky voices, with variations, including males displaying a higher prevalence of creaky voice quality and a lip-spreading feature; Conversely, females tend to exhibit
Keywords
auditory-perceptual analysis. Iraq
Recommended Citation
Al-Salman, Narjis Abdul-Manaf and Alsiraih, Wasan
(2025)
"Analysing Iraqi Arabic Speakers' Voice Qualities: Gender as a Variable in Auditory-Perceptual VPA,"
Uruk for Humanities: Vol. 17:
Iss.
2, Article 21.
Available at:
https://muthuruk.mu.edu.iq/journal/vol17/iss2/21
