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This is a text that is based directly on the shape of the
vocal
tract during speech. This way tone of voice could be
incorporated. The relationship between speaking and
reading
would be more direct. Based on link from mechanical voice
idea. (see link)
shapes of letters
http://www.explorat...s/vocal_vowels.html
[JesusHChrist, Jan 17 2005]
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Which comes first: the chicken or the egg? Or is this to be based upon some extant language? |
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() /\ {} ???
[] \_/ <> !!! |
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wouldn't that require a radically new
alphabet with several diffferent symbols
for the same lettter? |
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What I meant was:
Invent a new alphabet based on shapes that we never normally see ???
Good art project !!! |
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schemmatticss, you are making my eyes cross. |
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There are actually alpabets used by linguists that have phonetic markings almost like musical notation so that once you learn to read it, you can automatically pronounce anything written in any language correctly and with a correct accent IF you can read that notation. Sadly I have misplaced the ling to this but you can google it. Anyhow, I think the genius of the idea would be that if this were widely taught in schools then the problem of pronunciation would be solved. Reminds me a lot of the play/movie "My Fair Lady". |
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news flash!!!! The Koreans already did this!!! The Hangul ' alphabet' shapes mimic mouth positions. the symbol for M is a square, showing the mouth closed and tongue not moved. |
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