The DIT Dynamic Speech Corpus

Authors

Dermot Campbell, Technological University DublinFollow
Yi Wang, Technological University DublinFollow
Ciaran McDonnell, Technological University DublinFollow
Marty Meinardi, Technological University DublinFollow
Bunny Richardson, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Conference Paper

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Disciplines

Linguistics

Publication Details

IVACS Symposium Conference, Edinburgh, UK January 2009

Abstract

This presentation will outline the current development and functionalities of the DIT Dynamic Speech Corpus which is based on natural, informal dialogue and recorded at a high level of audio quality. The presenters will demonstrate how learners can find samples of native-to-native speech (in various L1 varieties) on a chosen topic and, in particular, speed-induced elisions, co-articulations and reductions, studying sequences in their full, natural, dialogic environment. At all stages users will be able to slow down sequences to study how native speakers produce them. First data on the acceptability and effectiveness of the slow-down technology will also be presented.

Recommended Citation

Campbell, D., Wang, Y., McDonnell, C., Meinardi, M., Richardson, B.: The DIT Dynamic Speech Corpus. IVACS Symposium Conference, Edinburgh, UK. January, 2009.

Funder

Enterprise Ireland