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Foetuses learn language sounds before birth

Published Friday, May 22, 2026

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Researchers at the University of Helsinki have found that human foetuses can learn language sounds before birth. A study showed that infants exposed to a repeated pseudoword in the womb reacted more strongly and could discriminate pitch differences after birth, indicating prenatal language learning.

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  • Infants exposed to a repeated pseudoword in the womb reacted more strongly to the sounds and could discriminate subtle pitch differences after birth.
  • New research indicates that human foetuses can distinguish between sounds and learn basic language building blocks before birth.

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    New research from the University of Helsinki indicates that human foetuses can distinguish between sounds and learn basic language building blocks before birth. This discovery suggests potential for early interventions for conditions such as dyslexia.

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