Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Methods 2.1. Test materials 2.2. Speakers and procedures 3. Results 3.1. Effects of CINITIAL on F0 contour 3.2. Effects of VOWEL and LENGTH on F0 contour 3.3. Effects of CFINAL on F0 contour 3.4. Effects of DIALECT 4. Discussion 5. Conclusion References