ELECTROPALATOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTED WITH AND WITHOUT A FACE MASK

This study investigates the extent to which the use of a face mask con veys linguopalatal contact changes during speech production. Electropa latographic data from five Catalan speakers were collected for differe nt consonants, i.e., the alveolar stop [n], the alveolopalatal stop [j n] and the palatal approximant [j], in the sequences [iCi] and [aCe]. Results for [n] indicate more closure retraction in the mask versus no nmask condition occurring presumably when the mask is pressed forceful ly against the face in front of the mouth. The use of the mask for [jn ] and [j] causes an increase in dorsopalatal contact, which reflects m ost likely a strategy of articulatory and/or perceptual compensation.