Arthur S. Abramson

Scientist, Person

1927 –

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Who is Arthur S. Abramson?

Arthur S. Abramson is an American linguist, phonetician, and speech scientist. He is a Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut, where he was the founding chair, and a Senior Scientist at Haskins Laboratories in New Haven, Connecticut. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Haskins and is the Secretary of Haskins and its Board. Abramson is best known for his work with colleague Leigh Lisker on voice onset timing. He is also an expert on Southeast Asian Languages and has spent much time working with colleagues in Thailand. His other research interests include experimental phonetics, the production and perception of speech, laryngeal control in consonants, and distinctive tone, particularly in the Thai language.

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Born
1927
Also known as
  • Arthur Abramson
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Columbia University
  • Yeshiva University
Employment
  • University of Connecticut

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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