Prosodic Features Flashcards
1
Q
Stress
A
Degree of strength to produce a syllable
e.g.
“puppy”
OR
Degree of strength on specific words to bring attention to the word.
“He WANTS the apple.”
2
Q
Pitch
A
Height of a sound in auditory
3
Q
Intonation
A
- changes in the pattern of pitch
- used when asking questions
4
Q
Tempo
A
The speed at which we speak.
Also used for dramatic affect.
5
Q
Volume
A
Modulating the volume of your voice
e.g.
louder = angry - change of volume
