Linguistics Phonetics Lab - ultrasound and computing equipment
Use the Phonetics lab to record and analyze the articulation of vowels and consonants using ultrasound imaging technology.

Linguistics Department
Swarthmore College
Pearson Hall
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore PA 19081
Phone: (610) 328-8421
Fax: (610) 690-6846
Email: Linguistics@swarthmore.edu
Field Methods in Linguistics students and their consultant explore the articulatory features of Dzongkha with ultrasound.
The Phonetics lab is used to record speech in a sound reduction booth and analyze the articulation of vowels and consonants using ultrasound imaging technology. The lab supports teaching, student research, and faculty research. The lab is located in Pearson 111.
Interested in using the lab for linguistic research and recording?
appointments
Schedule a recording slot between 9am-9pm here.
Make sure to email your Linguistics professor or Jonathan Washington (jwashin1) at least 1 day business day before your appointment and include your ID number for OneCard access to the lab!
Not available during Winter or Summer breaks.
Guides
Get a user guide for the recording booth and audio equipment here. Equipment guides for the ultrasound machine and computers will be available soon.
Lab Repositories
Some public code repositories for the Phonetics lab:
Use the Phonetics lab to record and analyze the articulation of vowels and consonants using ultrasound imaging technology.
Associate Professor
Linguistics
Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Instructor
Linguistics