Segmental vs. Suprasegmental

Segmental vs. Suprasegmental

1. Word Stress

   • words that have more syllables are those with emphasis.
   • word stress can be used to differentiate for example homograph verbs and nouns.
     • there are three levels of accentuation: the primary, the secondary and the unaccented.

2. Intonation

   • Intonation is the variation in the pitch of the voice with which a word is pronounced.
     • There is a relatively level intonation that can convey boredom.
       • The function of intonation is to convey incompleteness (rising or level tone).

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