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Caroline L. Smith

A linguist whose work explores how speech is shaped in real life, she is especially known for research in phonetics, phonology, prosody, and French. Her career blends detailed sound analysis with a strong commitment to teaching and the study of spoken language.

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About the author

Caroline L. Smith is an American linguist and professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico. She is known for work on phonology and laboratory phonology, and her university profile highlights research interests in phonetics, prosody, speech production, and French.

According to the University of New Mexico faculty profile and CV available online, she has taught at UNM since 1998 and has served in several roles there, including department chair. Her published and teaching work centers on how speech sounds are organized and produced, with particular attention to prosody and spoken French.

She is also noted as a founding member of the Association for Laboratory Phonology. Overall, her career reflects a mix of research, teaching, and long-term academic service focused on the sounds and patterns of human language.