The faintest level at which a person can understand simple two-syllable words (spondee words) 50% of the time. Also known as the Speech reception threshold (SRT), Speech threshold (ST) or Spondee threshold (ST).
Speech Threshold (ST)
See Speech Recognition Threshold.
Speechreading
Interpreting the spoken message by recognizing the movements of the lips, jaws and tongue as well as using additional cues such as body language, gestures and facial expressions. In addition a speechreader uses what he knows about the elements of sound, the structural characteristics of the language, the topic, and the context to figure out […]
Spondee
A two-syllable word that has equal stress on both syllables. Some examples of spondee words include baseball, cowboy, hotdog, icecream and railroad. Spondee words are used in Speech Recognition Threshold (SRT) testing.
Spondee Threshold (ST)
See Speech Recognition Threshold.
Squealing
The feedback sound a hearing aid makes when it does not fit tightly in the ear canal. Often the hard of hearing person does not hear this sound, but it sure annoys the people nearby.