Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːsədi/
noun the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry or language
A1 I learned about prosody in my English class.
A2 She struggled to understand the prosody of the poem.
B1 The professor explained the importance of prosody in poetry.
B2 The singer's prosody was impeccable during the performance.
C1 His knowledge of prosody allowed him to analyze the text in depth.
C2 The author's mastery of prosody was evident in every line of the novel.
adjective relating to or characteristic of prosody
A1 She struggled with the prosody of the language, but she was determined to improve.
A2 The teacher explained the importance of prosody in reading aloud to the students.
B1 The actor's prosody was impeccable, capturing the emotions of the character perfectly.
B2 The poet's prosody was praised for its unique rhythm and flow.
C1 The professor's deep understanding of prosody was evident in her analysis of the poem.
C2 The linguist's research on prosody revolutionized the field of speech analysis.
formal The study of prosody in linguistics focuses on the patterns of rhythm and intonation in speech.
informal I find it interesting how prosody can affect the overall meaning of a sentence.
slang Dude, your prosody is way off when you're telling a joke.
figurative Her prosody was like a symphony, perfectly conveying the emotions of the poem.
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