R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth: Cross-cultural study finds these associations may be universal

People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with a smooth ...
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R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth, according to cross-cultural study

People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers ...
BBC

What a single sound says about you

Do you growl, roll or trill? The letter ‘r’ – and how we pronounce it – reveals a surprising amount about identity, fashion and history, writes James Harbeck. The ‘r’ sound is the Doctor Who of speech ...
Science Daily

Ultrasound guides tongue to pronounce 'R' sounds

Using ultrasound technology to visualize the tongue’s shape and movement can help children with difficulty pronouncing “r” sounds, according to a small study. The ultrasound intervention was effective ...
The Spokesman-Review

Solving for ‘R:’ EWU clinic uses ultrasound technology to help children with speech disorders

With an ultrasound probe held beneath his chin, 12-year-old Jack Felker cycled through some of the most common R sounds in American English. He started off by repeating single sounds five times, ...
Medindia

Learning to Pronounce 'R' Sounds With Ultrasound

Visualizing the tongue's shape and movement using ultrasound technology can help children with difficulty pronouncing "r" sounds. This was suggested in a small study by NYU's Steinhardt School of ...
CNET

Klipsch R-4B review: Decent sound quality and features, but ultimately falls short

The Klipsch R-4B is a decent sound bar, but it lacks the features and performance of the best products at the price. Ty Pendlebury Editor TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia ...