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Prosodic System (Noun)

Meaning

The system of accentuation used in a particular language.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The prosodic system of English is characterized by a stress-timed rhythm, where stressed syllables are pronounced with greater emphasis and duration.
  • In the prosodic system of Japanese, pitch accent plays a crucial role in distinguishing between words with the same sequence of consonants and vowels.
  • The prosodic system of Arabic is notable for its use of a complex system of syllable weight and stress to convey grammatical information.
  • Researchers have identified several distinct prosodic systems in the languages of the Amazonian region, each with its own unique patterns of intonation and stress.
  • The prosodic system of Mandarin Chinese is based on a combination of tone and stress, with four main tones and a neutral tone that is pronounced without stress.

Synonyms

  • Accentual System

Hypernyms

  • Language System
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