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Praat (/prɑːt/; Dutch: [praːt] ^ⓘ, "talk") is a free computer software package for speech analysis in phonetics. It was designed, and continues to be developed, by Paul Boersma and David Weenink of the University of Amsterdam. It can run on a wide range of operating systems, including various versions of Unix, Linux, Mac and Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10). The program supports speech synthesis, including articulatory synthesis. Its logo depicts a mouth over an ear.

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Praat (/prɑːt/; Dutch: [praːt] ^ⓘ, "talk") is a free, open-source computer software package widely used for speech analysis and synthesis in phonetics and other fields of linguistics. It was designed and continues to be developed by Paul Boersma and David Weenink at the University of Amsterdam. Praat is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Unix, Linux, Mac, Microsoft Windows and all recent versions of Microsoft Windows. The software supports various speech synthesis techniques, such as formant analysis, pitch extraction, and spectrogram visualization, along with speech synthesis, including articulatory synthesis^[1]. Additionally, Praat has been used in linguistic research on endangered and minority languages, as well as for analyzing regional accents and phonetic variation^{[citation needed]}.

Uses

Users can create or upload audio to Praat and can obtain basic statistics about the frequency or pitch, intensity, and formants for a given recording^[2]. Custom functions can be developed by creating programs or using ones from existing literature^[2]. Several examples of these custom programs exist to help diagnose speech issues, such as dysphonia^[2]. It has also been shown that Praat can support English as a Second Language (ESL) students, as they can check their sound waves against those of a proficient or native English speaker^[3].

@Annie - this would be a good place to use your references about preserving languages!

Potential Challenges

In some studies, participants have cited a learning curve when using Praat, especially for those without programming experience, as many advanced features require scripting knowledge^{[citation needed]}. It can also be time-consuming to process large datasets manually, as the software's automation capabilities are limited^{[citation needed]}. Additionally, some users find Praat's interface outdated and less intuitive compared to modern software. Its performance with non-standard or complex phonetic systems can also pose challenges^{[citation needed]}.

Images to Add?

Here is a link to an image already on the Wikimedia Commons which might be good to include as a reference for what the Praat software looks like, along with its various uses.

References

1. Kibria, S. (2020). "Acoustic Analysis of the Speakers' Variability for Regional Accent-Affected Pronunciation in Bangladeshi Bangla: A Study on Sylheti Accent". IEEE Access. 8: 35200–35221.

2. Maryn, Youri (2017). "Practical Acoustics in Clinical Voice Assessment: A Praat Primer" (PDF). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2: 14–32.

3. Van Way, John (2018-05). "The Phonetics and Phonology of Nyagrong Minyag, an Endangered Language of Western China".

^ Aoki, Riku; Ogata, Kohichi; Taruguchi, Akihiro (2016). "Feasibility study on synthesis of English vowels with a vocal tract mapping interface". Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics. Acoustical Society of America: 060011. doi:10.1121/2.0000503.
^ ^a ^b ^c Maryn, Youri (2017-01). "Practical Acoustics in Clinical Voice Assessment: A Praat Primer". Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. 2 (3): 14–32. doi:10.1044/persp2.SIG3.14. ISSN 2381-4764. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Osatananda, Varisa; Thinchan, Wipawan (2021). "Using Praat for English Pronunciation Self-Practice outside the Classroom: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Its Application". LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network. 14 (2): 372–396. ISSN 2630-0672.

[1] Aoki, Riku; Ogata, Kohichi; Taruguchi, Akihiro (2016). "Feasibility study on synthesis of English vowels with a vocal tract mapping interface". Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics. Acoustical Society of America: 060011. doi:10.1121/2.0000503.

[:0-2] Maryn, Youri (2017-01). "Practical Acoustics in Clinical Voice Assessment: A Praat Primer". Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. 2 (3): 14–32. doi:10.1044/persp2.SIG3.14. ISSN 2381-4764. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[3] Osatananda, Varisa; Thinchan, Wipawan (2021). "Using Praat for English Pronunciation Self-Practice outside the Classroom: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Its Application". LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network. 14 (2): 372–396. ISSN 2630-0672.

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