suprasegmental background

suprasegmental

/ˌsuːprəsɛɡˈmɛntl/ /ˌsuːprəˌsɛɡˈmɛntl/

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noun

超音段特征，超音段成分。

An effect on speech, such as length, stress, tone, and phonation type, that extends over more than one segment of sounds.

Examples :

"The suprasegmental of his question – the drawn-out vowels and questioning intonation – told me he wasn't just asking for information; he needed reassurance. "

他提问时的超音段特征——比如拉长的元音和疑问的语调——告诉我他不仅仅是在寻求信息，而是需要安慰。

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adjective

超音段的, 韻律的

Of or relating to a suprasegmental.

Examples :

"The speaker's meaning changed completely depending on the suprasegmental features they used, like emphasizing different words or using a sarcastic tone. "

说话者的意思完全取决于他们使用的超音段特征，比如强调不同的词语或使用讽刺的语气，这些都彻底改变了句子的含义。

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Illustration suprasegmental - Image 1

adjective

超音段的，超切分的

More than a segment.

Examples :

"The meaning of "present" can change entirely based on the suprasegmental features like stress and intonation used when you say it. "

"Present" 这个词的意思会因为你说话时使用的超音段特征，例如重音和语调，而完全改变。

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