Sound–Shape Correspondence (Bouba–Kiki)
Match novel non-words (e.g. "bouba" vs "kiki") to rounded or angular shapes. Reveals systematic crossmodal mappings between speech sounds and visual form, robust across cultures and ages.
- Perception
- Language
Indexed implementations 2
Metadata only — each row links to the authors' own page. A date in the last column is the last time an automated check confirmed the link loads; it is not a review of the task.
| Implementation | Source | Languages | Link checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linking speech sounds to images · Children Helping Science | Children Helping Science | English | 2026-05-18 |
| Bouba–Kiki Task · Labvanced | Labvanced | English | 2026-05-13 |
Key references
- Maurer, D., Pathman, T., & Mondloch, C. J. (2006). The shape of boubas: sound–shape correspondences in toddlers and adults. Developmental Science, 9(3), 316–322. doi:10.1111/j.1467-7687.2006.00495.x