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Sprechmelodie
German → American English
American English
Speech melody
Charakteristische melodische Gestaltung der gesprochenen Sprache, besonders durch Tonhöhe, Rhythmus und Satzmelodie.
Die Sprechmelodie im Deutschen unterscheidet sich deutlich von der im Englischen.Use Sprechmelodie when talking about the characteristic rise and fall of spoken language, especially in linguistics, acting, or language learning. It is more technical than everyday speech.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sprechmelodie mean in English?
It means speech melody, or the pattern of pitch and intonation in spoken language.
Is Sprechmelodie the same as Intonation?
They are very close. Intonation is the more common English term; Sprechmelodie emphasizes the melodic pattern of speech.
How do you use Sprechmelodie in a sentence?
You can say: 'Die Sprechmelodie des Deutschen klingt für Lernende oft ungewohnt.' — 'The speech melody of German often sounds unfamiliar to learners.'