Research project
Prosody profiles: individual differences in the perception and interpretation of prosodic cues
This project investigates the sources of variability in prosody comprehension.
- Duration
- 2026 - 2029
- Contact
- Stan van der Burght
- Funding
- NWO
In everyday communication, the words we say matter, but also how we say them. The intonation in speech can create distinct differences in meaning (as in: “You’re leaving!” or: “You’re leaving?”). Intonation is a key characteristic of language, but how do listeners actually process it? The aim of this study is to investigate how people process intonation. A large group of listeners will take part in tests of intonation, language, memory, and musicality. The results will show in what ways the skill of processing intonation is unique, and how strongly it relies on other skills.