Audiovisual Speech

Audiovisual speech refers to the combined use of both auditory (hearing) and visual (seeing) information to understand spoken language. When we communicate, we often rely on lip movements, facial expressions, and gestures alongside sounds to better comprehend speech, especially in noisy environments. This integration helps us interpret subtle cues, clarify ambiguous words, and improve overall understanding. In scientific terms, audiovisual speech perception is how our brain seamlessly combines what we see and hear to create a clearer, more accurate perception of spoken language.