Exploring Prosodic Features in Speech...
- 1. Title Slide Prosodic Features of SpeechnGrade 8
- 2. What is Prosody? Prosody is the study of how pitch, rhythm, and volume affect spoken language.
- 3. Elements of Prosody The main elements of prosody include intonation, stress, rhythm, pitch, loudness, and tempo.
- 4. 1. Intonation Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice pitch, which affects meaning and emotion. Example: Rising intonation in questions, falling in statements.
- 5. 2. Stress Stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables or words, helping convey meaning. Example: 'REcord' (noun) vs. 'reCORD' (verb) shows stress.
- 6. 3. Rhythm Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and pauses, giving speech its flow and structure. Example: Regular pauses in sentences make them easier to follow.
- 7. 4. Pitch Pitch is the level of highness or lowness in tone, which can express different emotions. Example: High pitch indicates excitement, low pitch can show seriousness.
- 8. 5. Loudness Loudness is the volume of speech, which can emphasize or de-emphasize certain points. Example: Speaking loudly shows excitement; softly indicates calmness.
- 9. 6. Tempo Tempo is the speed at which someone speaks, affecting mood and clarity. Example: Speaking slowly can show calmness, quickly shows urgency.
- 10. Intonation Example Example: Rising intonation in a question - 'Are you coming?'
- 11. Stress Example Example: Stressed syllable in 'record' - 'REcord' (noun) vs. 'reCORD' (verb)
- 12. Rhythm Example Example: Pausing in 'I, uh, think... that might work.'
- 13. Pitch Example Example: High pitch for excitement - 'That's amazing!'
- 14. Practice Prosody Practice: Try reading a sentence using different intonations, stresses, and rhythms.
- 15. Conclusion Prosody helps make speech clear, expressive, and engaging for listeners.