Vowel Length Expands Perceptual and Emotional Evaluations in Written Japanese Sound-Symbolic Words

Vowel Length Expands Perceptual and Emotional Evaluations in Written Japanese Sound-Symbolic Words

In this study, we examined whether vowel length affected the perceptual and emotional evaluations of Japanese sound-symbolic words. The perceptual and emotional features of Japanese sound-symbolic words, which included short and long vowels, were evaluated by 209 native Japanese speakers. The result...

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Main Authors: Zihan Lin, Nan Wang, Yan Yan, Toshimune Kambara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
Japanese
sound symbolism
vowel length
semantic differential scale
written sound-symbolic words
perceptual and emotional evaluations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/11/6/90

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