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Lombard effect

Lombard effect noun: the involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.

Noun

Lombard effect (plural Lombard effects)

  1. The involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.
    Synonyms:
    Lombard reflex

Synonyms of Lombard effect

Forms of Lombard effect

pluralLombard effects

Origin of Lombard effect

Discovered in 1909 by Étienne Lombard, French otolaryngologist.

Questions about Lombard effect

What does Lombard effect mean?
Lombard effect means the involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.
What part of speech is Lombard effect?
Lombard effect is a noun.
What is the plural of Lombard effect?
The plural of Lombard effect is Lombard effects.

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