Prosody

/ˈpɹɒs.ə.di/ noun

Definition

The patterns of rhythm, stress, intonation, and timing in speech that convey emotional meaning and linguistic structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'prosodia' meaning 'song sung to music, accent,' from 'pros-' (toward) + 'oide' (song, ode).

Kelly Says

Prosody is the music of speech — the way you go UP at the end of a question? That's prosody adding meaning beyond just words!

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