Speech perception models

Speech perception models describe how our brain understands spoken language. They propose different ways the brain processes sounds: some suggest we recognize words by matching specific sounds (bottom-up processing), while others believe we use our knowledge of language and context (top-down processing). Some models combine both approaches, showing that understanding speech involves analyzing sounds and applying language skills simultaneously. These models help scientists understand how we decode spoken words quickly and accurately, even in noisy environments, by explaining the complex processes behind everyday communication.