Speaking rates of American and New Zealand varieties of English

摘要: Various acoustic measures of speaking rate were calculated for 40 adult speakers New Zealand English (NZE). These then compared to a group American (AE). Results the analysis identified significantly faster overall and articulation NZE AE group. No gender differences in or found either variety English. The observed between are interpreted with regard diverse vowel production patterns varieties, as well possible rhythmic timing patterns. impact varieties on assessment treatment speech disorders is discussed.