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Abstract
Language experience plays a pivotal role in shaping how individuals perceive and produce speech sounds. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of how language experience influences speech perception and production across various linguistic contexts. It explores the mechanisms underlying the effect of language experience on phonetic categorization, speech perception in noise, and speech production accuracy. Furthermore, it discusses the neural correlates and plasticity associated with language experience and their implications for language acquisition and bilingualism.
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