A new study reveals a global connection between the sound of a rolled R and jagged lines, a fascinating discovery in linguistics.
Participants across 28 languages consistently linked the trilled R sound with jagged lines, demonstrating a strong sound symbolism.
This finding surpasses the well-known bouba/kiki effect, highlighting the inherent meaning embedded within speech sounds.
The research suggests that the shapes of sounds influence vocabulary across various languages, challenging the arbitrary nature of language.
