Pronunciation Training

Pronunciation training research focuses on developing computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) systems that provide accurate and timely feedback to language learners. Current efforts leverage deep learning models, including end-to-end architectures and those incorporating attention mechanisms, to analyze speech and identify pronunciation errors at various granularities (phoneme, word, sentence). These systems often utilize techniques like speech synthesis to generate "golden speech" for comparison or to create synthetic mispronounced speech for training purposes. The ultimate goal is to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of pronunciation training, leading to more efficient and personalized language learning experiences.