Stress-timed language
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British pronunciation/stɹˈɛstˈaɪmd lˈaŋɡwɪdʒ/
American pronunciation/stɹˈɛstˈaɪmd lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Definizione e Significato di "stress-timed language"

Stress-timed language
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lingua a tempo accentato, lingua a ritmo accentato

a type of language where the syllables are organized in a way that the stressed syllables occur at relatively regular intervals, resulting in a rhythmic pattern of speech

What is a "stress-timed language"?

A stress-timed language is a type of language in which the rhythm is primarily determined by the occurrence of stressed syllables, with intervals between these stressed syllables being roughly equal. In stress-timed languages, unstressed syllables may be shortened or reduced to fit this rhythm, leading to variations in the duration of syllables. English is a common example of a stress-timed language, where stressed syllables receive more emphasis and are longer in duration than unstressed ones. Understanding stress-timed languages is important in linguistics because it helps explain the rhythmic patterns of speech and how they affect pronunciation and comprehension in spoken language.

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