Speaking clearly for the hearing impaired: Intelligibility differences between clear and less clear speakers

Author(s): Bonnett, C.

Journal/Book: Eur J Disorder Commun. 1997; 32: 19B Compton Terrace, London, England N1 2UN. Whurr Publishers Ltd. 89-97.

Abstract: The clarity of the speech of 12 speakers was assessed by intelligibility tests with hearing impaired subjects and from self-ratings about the speaker's ability to communicate with such listeners. The results of these tests correlate positively. Self-ratings account for approximately 60% of the variance. Thus self-ratings can be used as a convenient practical way of establishing an individual speaker's clarity.

Note: Article Howell P, Univ Coll London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): clear speech; hearing impairment; intra-speaker differences

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