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We investigated the speaking fundamental frequency (F₀) of 21 postlingually profoundly sensorineurally deaf men. Results indicated that speaking F₀ was significantly higher for the deaf group than for normal-hearing, age-matched men. Neither duration of profound deafness nor hearing aid usage affected speaking F₀ values significantly. The findings of the present study provide a baseline for determining the effects of rehabilitation.

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deafness speech acoustics voice

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Speaking Fundamental Frequency of Postlingually Profoundly Deaf Adult Men

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