The Role of Creaky Voice in Mandarin Tone 2 and Tone 3 Perception

摘要

This study investigated the role of creaky voice in the perception of Mandarin Tone 2 and Tone 3 among native English and native Mandarin listeners. Results showed that the presence of creaky voice affected the perception of Mandarin Tone 2 and Tone 3. Both native and nonnative listeners reported hearing these two tones at a later F_0 turning point with the presence of creaky voice.