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Journal of Speech and Hearing Research Vol.39 573-577 June 1996.
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Speaking Fundamental Frequency Characteristics of White, African American, and Hispanic Kindergartners

Shaheen N. Awan 1
Peter B. Mueller 2
1 Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, PA
2 Kent State University Kent, OH

sawan{at}planetx.bloomu.edu

Speech samples from groups of White, African American, and Hispanic kindergarten-age children were compared on measures of mean speaking fundamental frequency (F0), maximum and minimum speaking F0, pitch sigma, and speaking range (in semitones). Results indicate that there are significant differences between racial groups on measures of mean speaking F0 and speaking range. In particular, the Hispanic children were observed to have increased mean speaking F0s in comparison with the African American children and reduced speaking ranges as compared to both African American and White racial groups. Results indicate that the speech-language pathologist must exercise discretion when assessing the speaking F0 characteristics (particularly mean speaking F0 and speaking range) of children from different racial groups.

KEY WORDS: speaking fundamental frequency, F0 range, Hispanics, African Americans, multicultural issues

Submitted on October 2, 1995
Accepted on January 16, 1996


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