Prosody
noun
The rhythm, pronunciation, and melody used when speaking a language or reading a poem aloud.
The speaker's prosody was so soothing, it had a calming effect on the audience.
Often appears as...
- musical prosody
- speech prosody
Usage tips
Literary, Poetic
noun
The study of the rules for stressing syllables and using pitch in spoken language.
In linguistics, she specializes in phonetics and prosody.
Often appears as...
- phonetic prosody
- prosody research
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry.
Understanding the prosody of a poem can greatly enhance your appreciation of it.
Often appears as...
- poetic prosody
- prosody in verse
Usage tips
Poetic, Literary
noun
The rhythm, pronunciation, and melody used when speaking a language or reading a poem aloud.
The speaker's prosody was so soothing, it had a calming effect on the audience.
Often appears as...
- musical prosody
- speech prosody
Usage tips
Literary, Poetic
noun
The study of the rules for stressing syllables and using pitch in spoken language.
In linguistics, she specializes in phonetics and prosody.
Often appears as...
- phonetic prosody
- prosody research
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry.
Understanding the prosody of a poem can greatly enhance your appreciation of it.
Often appears as...
- poetic prosody
- prosody in verse
Usage tips
Poetic, Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion in Voice
Prosody conveys emotion; flat prosody may signify boredom or disinterest.
His prosody lacked excitement, making the story sound dull.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Words
Prosody helps listeners understand meaning beyond the actual words used.
Her sarcastic prosody made the compliment sound like an insult.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Prosody varies culturally, which can affect how speech is interpreted.
His British prosody seemed formal to American listeners.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion in Voice
Prosody conveys emotion; flat prosody may signify boredom or disinterest.
His prosody lacked excitement, making the story sound dull.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Words
Prosody helps listeners understand meaning beyond the actual words used.
Her sarcastic prosody made the compliment sound like an insult.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Prosody varies culturally, which can affect how speech is interpreted.
His British prosody seemed formal to American listeners.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion in Voice
Prosody conveys emotion; flat prosody may signify boredom or disinterest.
His prosody lacked excitement, making the story sound dull.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Words
Prosody helps listeners understand meaning beyond the actual words used.
Her sarcastic prosody made the compliment sound like an insult.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Prosody varies culturally, which can affect how speech is interpreted.
His British prosody seemed formal to American listeners.
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How to speak so that...
like hot chocolate. Well if that's not you, that's not the end of the world, because you can train. Go and get a voice coach. And there are amazing things you can do with breathing, with posture, and with exercises to improve the timbre of your voice. Then prosody. I love prosody.
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How to speak so that...
like hot chocolate. Well if that's not you, that's not the end of the world, because you can train. Go and get a voice coach. And there are amazing things you can do with breathing, with posture, and with exercises to improve the timbre of your voice. Then prosody. I love prosody.
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Theodore Sturgeon
American Writer
I teach writing courses and first of all, I teach my students what prosody is.
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Theodore Sturgeon
American Writer
I teach writing courses and first of all, I teach my students what prosody is.
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