Raised and lowered larynx - the effect on vowel formant frequencies
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Raised and lowered larynx positions have been studied on two subjects and in a model experiment. Good qualitative agreement was found and i t was concluded that the main effect s tems f rom the shortening o r lengthening of the pharyngeal cavity.
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