Forensic Phonetics: The Role Of Sound Analysis In Legal Cases
Keywords:
Forensic phonetics, sound analysis, speech, forensic linguistics, speaker identification, voice comparison, legal disputes.Abstract
Forensic phonetics is a multidisciplinary field that bridges linguistics and legal investigations by analyzing speech sounds to resolve legal disputes. Forensic phonetics, a sub-discipline of applied linguistics, focuses on the analysis of spoken language in legal contexts. This paper explores the scientific principles, methodologies, and applications of forensic phonetics in solving legal disputes and identifying individuals. Emphasizing the importance of acoustic, auditory, and linguistic analysis, we present case studies demonstrating its relevance. Additionally, we discuss challenges in the field, including issues related to speaker variability and recording quality, and suggest future directions for research and technology development
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