The International Linguistic Society is pleased to announce an extended deadline for abstract submissions to the International Thematic Conference of Pronunciation Research and Applications, Pronunciation 2026 Online. The conference takes place fully online from 25–27 February 2026 and offers an inclusive platform for scholars from around the world to share groundbreaking research and innovative applications in pronunciation studies.
Key information
Event Dates: 25–27 February 2026
Location: Online
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 January 2026
Keynote Speaker
Paola Escudero, Western Sydney University
Paola Escudero is a distinguished Professor in Linguistics at The MARCS Institute, Western Sydney University. Her research expertise spans speech perception, phonetics, language acquisition, and bilingualism. She has made significant contributions to second language (L2) speech perception and phonological theory, demonstrated through highly cited publications on how non-native speakers perceive and learn new phonetic contrasts. Her work also encompasses computational modeling of speech learning and interdisciplinary approaches linking psychophonetics and neurophonetics.
Notably, she developed the L2LP (Second Language Linguistic Perception) model, which explains the process of phonological development from initial L2 exposure to advanced proficiency. This model integrates acoustic and orthographic input in language learning and has been influential in explaining L2 learners’ perceptual challenges and lexical acquisition.
Escudero’s research has important applications in language education, speech technology, and understanding bilingual language processing. She combines empirical, computational, and theoretical approaches to deepen understanding of how learners acquire and process second language sounds.
You can view her Google Scholar profile for a comprehensive list of her publications and citations here: Paola Escudero Google Scholar.
Themes and Scope
Pronunciation 2026 will showcase pioneering work in pronunciation across the following areas:
- Core areas: speech articulation, pronunciation variability, language intelligibility
- Thematic areas: segmental systems, prosodic systems, phonetic typology, intonation, phonetic rules, phonetic transcriptions
- Interdisciplinary areas: psychophonetics, neurophonetics, sociophonetics, computational phonetics, corpus phonetics
- Applied areas: language education, language pathology, language technology
- AI and pronunciation: phonetic transcription, orthography-pronunciation conversions, education, pathology, technology systems
Presentation Format
All conference presentations will be conducted online. The program consists exclusively of virtual talks and sessions, ensuring accessibility for a global audience—there are no networking or poster sessions scheduled, and all content is delivered via online platforms.
Submission Details
- New Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 January 2026
- Submit a one-page abstract. Accepted contributions will be published as expanded four-page conference papers in the Linguistic Proceedings Series.
How to Apply
Whether you are an established researcher or an emerging scholar, this extension provides additional time to contribute to Pronunciation 2026. Share your work and become part of an international community advancing the field through online presentations.
For abstract guidelines and event updates, visit the official conference page.
Get Involved
Take advantage of the extended deadline and join us in shaping the future of pronunciation research and application. We welcome your submissions and look forward to your participation at this fully online, internationally accessible event.
