Illinois researcher Ryan Corey tested how different types of masks affect the acoustics of speech. (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Illinois researcher Ryan Corey tested how different types of masks affect the acoustics of speech.

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Masks are an important tool for fighting COVID-19 but wearing one can make it difficult for others to hear us speak. Using a unique laboratory setup, Illinois researcher Ryan Corey tested how different types of masks affect the acoustics of speech.

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