Punjabi University researchers achieve breakthrough study on speech patterns of Laryngectomy patients

Babushahi Bureau

Patiala (Punjab), October 19, 2025: In a groundbreaking linguistic study, Punjabi University, Patiala has unveiled remarkable insights into how Punjabi speech sounds differ between native speakers and individuals who have undergone total laryngectomy—a surgical removal of the vocal cords.

The pioneering research, conducted by Dr. Ravi Kapoor under the guidance of Dr. Suman Preet Virk in the Department of Linguistics and Punjabi Lexicography, marks the first-ever international-level study of its kind focused on the Punjabi language.

Dr. Suman Preet Virk explained that the research, rooted in clinical linguistics, holds vast potential for advancements in speech therapy,

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