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prosody in German

prosody in German is Prosodie, Verslehre — prosody means the study of the rhythm and tone patterns of spoken language.

prosody in German

Prosodie
noun
(linguistics) The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
Verslehre
noun
(poetry) The study of poetic meter; the patterns of sounds and rhythms in verse.

What does "prosody" mean?

  1. noun The study of the rhythm and tone patterns of spoken language.
    "The aim of this book is to answer the question WHAT DID GREEK PROSODY SOUND LIKE? The study of prosody stands at the intersection of a number of quite disparate disciplines, as illustrated in the diagram overleaf."
  2. noun The study of rhythm and sound patterns in poetry.
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  • The aim of this book is to answer the question WHAT DID GREEK PROSODY SOUND LIKE? The study of prosody stands at the intersection of a number of quite disparate disciplines, as illustrated in the diagram overleaf.

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What is "prosody" in German?
"prosody" in German is Prosodie, Verslehre. prosody means: The study of the rhythm and tone patterns of spoken language.
Are there other ways to say "prosody" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "prosody": Prosodie, Verslehre.
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