Derek Coon

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  14 Why is it that when a word is repeated many times It begins to appear and sound incorrect?
  By Derek Coon · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  Derek Coon · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

  This has happened to me and others whom I have consulted on this particular question. I am uncertain whether this is commonplace with every language.... [more]

  This has happened to me and others whom I have consulted on this particular question. I am uncertain whether this is commonplace with every language. I agree with Gerard Bailly's comment. It seems as though at a certain point in the repetition, the auditory self-perception of the word itself switches streams or pathways. This switching seems to cause a mild sense of confusion for me. It is almost as if focusing on the phonetics of the word intensely causes a short-circuit in my understanding of the word altogether. I am no expert on the subject, I just thought it was a rather intriguing experience. I would like to learn more about auditory pathways as I am having some trouble grasping the concept entirely. Further insight would be greatly appreciated!
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  14 Why is it that when a word is repeated many times It begins to appear and sound incorrect?
  The question pertains to self-perception of speech and grammar. 
  The question pertains to self-perception of speech and grammar.
  By Derek Coon · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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