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Meaning of McGurk effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A perceptual phenomenon where, when the auditory component of one sound is paired with the visual component of another sound, a third and different sound is perceived.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

McGurn McGusty MCH McHaffey McHaffie McHale

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