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Frequency information and reduction in second-language perception of multi-word sequences

Tizón-Couto, David and Lorenz, David LU orcid (2024) 14th International Conference of
Experimental Linguistics In ExLing Conferences p.101-104
Abstract
Entrenchment of multi-word sequences is known to shape native language competence, but there is debate about how (much) it affects L2 speakers. We investigate advanced English learners’ receptive processing of multi-word sequences with a word-monitoring experiment. The effect of reduction on recognition of the word to was tested in English V-to-Vinf constructions of varying surface frequencies and transitional probabilities. Results show that high frequency facilitates recognition of both full and reduced forms. Unlike with native speakers, there is no chunking effect of high-frequency reduced forms, and no facilitating effect of transitional probability. The findings suggest that advanced L2 learners draw on basic frequency information,... (More)
Entrenchment of multi-word sequences is known to shape native language competence, but there is debate about how (much) it affects L2 speakers. We investigate advanced English learners’ receptive processing of multi-word sequences with a word-monitoring experiment. The effect of reduction on recognition of the word to was tested in English V-to-Vinf constructions of varying surface frequencies and transitional probabilities. Results show that high frequency facilitates recognition of both full and reduced forms. Unlike with native speakers, there is no chunking effect of high-frequency reduced forms, and no facilitating effect of transitional probability. The findings suggest that advanced L2 learners draw on basic frequency information, but do not make use of the full range of probabilistic cues available to native speakers. (Less)
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multi-word sequences, second language processing, phonetic reduction
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ExLing 2023 Athens : Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of Experimental Linguistics - Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of Experimental Linguistics
series title
ExLing Conferences
editor
Botinis, Antonis
pages
4 pages
publisher
International Society of Experimental Linguistics
conference name
14th International Conference of<br/>Experimental Linguistics
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Athens, Greece
conference dates
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-20
ISSN
2529-1092
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978-618-84585-4-3
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10.36505/ExLing-2023/14/0026/000620
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Cognitive representation of multi-word sequences in English: Converging evidence
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English
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  author       = {{Tizón-Couto, David and Lorenz, David}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
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  pages        = {{101--104}},
  publisher    = {{International Society of Experimental Linguistics}},
  series       = {{ExLing Conferences}},
  title        = {{Frequency information and reduction in second-language perception of multi-word sequences}},
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