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Re: Voiced speech fundamental frequency ?



Talker  Typical frequency range (Hz)
Adult male      85-155
Adult female    165-255
Child (age 10)  208-259
Infant (12 months)      247-410
Typical voice fundamental frequency ranges (data summarised from Baken, 1987).

Baken, R. J. (1987). Clinical Measurement of Speech and Voice.
London: Taylor and Francis Ltd.


At 01:43 AM 10/21/00 +1100, you wrote:
>I was wondering what the average fundamental frequency is for voiced
>speech ?
>Is it 120 Hz for grown ladies, or ore like 100 Hz ?
>Is it 100 Hz for grown men, or more like 75 Hz ?
>
>thanks
>Matt
>
>
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