MONOSYLLABIC RHYME TEST ACCORDING TO WALLENBERG & KOLLMEIER (WAKO)
Speech audiometry with monosyllables for adults
The von Wallenberg and Kollmeier single-syllable rhyme test (WAKO) is an audiometric test for determining speech intelligibility in quiet and in noise. It is performed as a closed rhyme test. Each time a word is presented, five rhyming or similar response alternatives are shown, from which the understood word is selected. It is suitable for testing hearing impaired persons and cochlear implant users.
Features
- 18 test lists with 25 words each
- 10 test lists with 47 words each
- 10 test lists with 72 words each
- 5 answer alternatives in text form for each word
- Measurement with continuous noise possible
- Measurement with answer input by patients possible
Areas of application
- Measurement of speech intelligibility
- Alternative to the Freiburg Speech Test (words) with very high accuracy
Advantages of the WAKO
- Closed one-syllable rhyme test
- Equal intelligibility of all test lists
- Natural articulation
Under "R&D" you can download the R&D version of the measurement procedure and a free 30-day trial license. The CE-certified version can be obtained from your audiometer manufacturer.
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