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| Subject: | Speaking rates |
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| Question: |
Is it possible to compare the speed at which different languages are normally spoken? If so, which languages are relatively fast and which are slow? |
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In addition to what Dr. Cruz-Ferreira said, let me add that the speaking rate of a language you don't know frequently sounds faster than the speaking rate of a language you do know. This is a subjective impression, often no supported by actual measurement. |
| Reply From: | Susan D Fischer click here to access email |
| Date: | 13-Nov-2012 |
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