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speech rhythm

/spiːtʃ ˈrɪðəm/

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/spiːtʃ ˈrɪðəm/C1formalart
  • ruПаттерн ударных и безударных слогов, пауз и темпа в устной речи, который придает ей естественное течение и музыкальность.

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, pauses, and timing in spoken language that gives speech its natural flow and musical quality.

  1. Pattern of spoken soundsB2formal

    The regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, pauses, and intonation in spoken language.

    ruРитм речи

    • English speech rhythm often alternates between stressed and unstressed syllables.
    • Poets carefully craft speech rhythm to create a musical effect.
    • Learning the speech rhythm of a new language can be challenging for learners.