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Sprachmelodie
German → American English
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Speech melody
Die charakteristische melodische Gestaltung gesprochener Sprache, besonders durch Tonhöhe, Rhythmus und Betonung.
Die Sprachmelodie eines Satzes kann seine Bedeutung stark verändern.Used in linguistics and language learning; it refers to the rising and falling melody of speech, not to the “melody” of music.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sprachmelodie mean in English?
It means speech melody or intonation, the characteristic rise and fall of spoken language.
Is Sprachmelodie the same as Intonation?
They are closely related. Intonation is often used as the more technical term, while Sprachmelodie is a common way to describe the melodic pattern of speech.
How do you use Sprachmelodie in a sentence?
You can say: Die Sprachmelodie des Deutschen ist für Lernende oft schwierig. — The speech melody of German is often difficult for learners.