anthropophonetics

Anthropophonetics is the study of how human characteristics, features, and behaviors influence speech sounds and pronunciation. It examines the relationship between physical traits like facial structure or vocal apparatus, cultural factors, and the way people produce and perceive spoken language. By understanding these connections, anthropophonetics reveals how biological and cultural diversity shape phonetic variation across different populations and languages. It bridges anthropology and phonetics, offering insights into how human diversity impacts communication patterns worldwide.