suprasegmental (Meaning)
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suprasegmental (s)
pertaining to a feature of speech that extends over more than a single speech sound
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pertaining to a feature of speech that extends over more than a single speech sound
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Suprasegmental features, like intonation and stress, convey additional meaning in spoken language.
The suprasegmental level of phonology includes elements such as pitch, duration, and loudness.
Suprasegmentals can significantly alter the perception and interpretation of utterances.
In tonal languages, suprasegmental tones distinguish words with the same consonants and vowels.
