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motherese

/ˌmʌð.əˈriːz/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa o estilo de fala simplificado, agudo e repetitivo que adultos, especialmente pais e mães, usam ao falar com bebês e crianças pequenas.

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noun

/ˌmʌð.əˈriːz/C1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa o estilo de fala simplificado, agudo e repetitivo que adultos, especialmente pais e mães, usam ao falar com bebês e crianças pequenas.

A noun referring to the simplified, high-pitched, and repetitive speech style that adults, especially parents, use when talking to young children.

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  1. Child-directed speechC1formal

    A simplified and repetitive style of speech used by adults when talking to infants and young children, characterized by higher pitch, exaggerated intonation, and simple vocabulary.

    ptFala dirigida à criança

    • Parents naturally use motherese when speaking to their babies.
    • Research shows that motherese helps infants learn language more effectively.
    • She spoke to the toddler in motherese, using a sing-song voice.

    Sinônimosbaby talk

Formas
  • motherese plural form
  • motherese's possessive plural form
  • motherese's possessive singular form