Abstract
We compare recursive and linear approaches to force-aligned data from Matukar Panau, an endangered language of Papua New Guinea. Data were force aligned with the train/align procedure in the Montreal Forced Aligner. Using manual alignments produced by a trained phonetician as a benchmark, the recursive approach was found to outperform the linear approach. The recursive approach produced alignments that overlapped more with those made by human coders, and resulted in fewer fluctuations in both Overlap Rate and Error Rate. We conclude that a recursive approach enhances the quality of automated alignment of languages lacking a pre-existing acoustic model.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 17th Australasian International Conference on Speech Science and Technology |
Editors | J Epps, J Wolfe, J Smith & C Jones |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Publisher | The Australasian Speech Science and Technology Association, Inc. |
Pages | 145-148 |
Edition | Peer reviewed |
ISBN (Print) | 2207-1296 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 17th Australasian International Conference on Speech Science and Technology - Sydney, Australia, Australia Duration: 1 Jan 2018 → … |
Conference
Conference | 17th Australasian International Conference on Speech Science and Technology |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
Period | 1/01/18 → … |
Other | December 4-7 2018 |