franssen effect

Questions

What does franssen effect mean?

An auditory illusion where the listener incorrectly localizes a sound.

Where does franssen effect come from?

Named after Nico Valentinus Franssen (1926–1979), a Dutch physicist and inventor.

How to pronounce franssen effect

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