If Human Speech Is Just an Ongoing Stream of Sounds

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Essay

If human speech is just an ongoing stream of sounds, how are computerized voice recognition systems able to function effectively? What "human" capabilities and qualities do they need to be programmed with? Give examples to support your thinking.

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