Explanation
A perceptual effect in which a speech sound masked by noise is unconsciously supplied from context and experienced as heard. It shows perception as active completion: expectation and linguistic knowledge help shape auditory experience.
Example
A cough masks a sound in a sentence, yet listeners report hearing the complete word.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Phonemic restoration” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
In a mondegreen, a sequence is missegmented or misinterpreted; phonemic restoration supplies masked material in accordance with context.
Effect on thought and perception
It shows perception as active completion: expectation and linguistic knowledge help shape auditory experience.
Resonance
In the atlas, Phonemic restoration closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Phonemic restoration“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-030. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-030The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.