A study has revealed that baby talk displays similar properties across 36 languages. A study by the University of York and Aarhus University has revealed that baby talk displays similar properties ...

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A study by the University of York and Aarhus University has revealed that baby talk displays similar properties across 36 languages. "Baby talk" or infant directed speech (IDS) refers to the way ...