Speech segmentation

Speech segmentation means dividing speech into meaningful parts or units to understand it better. It is like breaking a long sentence into smaller parts to make it easier to understand what is being said. It's kind of like when your teacher in kindergarten reads a story and stops at different parts to explain the words and what they mean.

When we hear someone speak, we don't hear each word clearly because different sounds blend together. For example, the words "I am" sound like "I'm" when we say them quickly. Speech segmentation helps us identify where one word ends and another word begins so we can make sense of what is being said.

There are different ways to segment speech, but one of the most common methods is to listen for pauses between words or groups of words. If a speaker takes a pause, we can assume they have finished one thought or idea and are starting a new one. Another way is to listen for changes in pitch, tone, or volume, which can indicate the beginning or end of a word or phrase.

Speech segmentation is important because it helps us understand spoken language and communicate better. It can also be helpful for language learners who are trying to learn a new language by breaking down the speech into smaller and more manageable parts.