word
Paralanguage
PAR-ah-lang-gwij
/ˈpærəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
paralanguage
Dictionary meaning
Vocal characteristics accompanying speech — tone, pitch, volume, and pace — that modify or add meaning beyond the words themselves
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