What is a Speech Recognition Test?

Kate T. Dunckley

PhD, CCC-A

Evanston Audiology

A Speech Recognition Test is a hearing assessment used to evaluate how well a person understands speech, not just their ability to hear sounds. During the test, an audiologist presents a series of words at different volumes and asks the individual to repeat them. This helps determine speech clarity in quiet environments and assesses word recognition ability. The results assist in identifying appropriate hearing solutions, particularly when considering hearing aids.