Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Prosody

//ˈpɹɑzədi// noun

Definitions

Noun

1
The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech. countable, uncountable
"An accurate acquaintance with the Prosody and Metres of the Greek Language is so necessary an accompaniment of true scholarship, that any attempt to advocate its claims to the notice of the student would be entirely superfluous."
2
the study of poetic meter and the art of versification wordnet
3
The study of poetic meter; the patterns of sounds and rhythms in verse. countable, uncountable
"But the system of prosody in Samson plainly forbids extrametrical syllables in the midst of the line, and there is certainly no other example."
4
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language wordnet
5
(prosody) a system of versification wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French prosodie, from Latin prosōdia, from Ancient Greek προσῳδία (prosōidía, “song sung to music; pronunciation of syllable”), from πρός (prós, “to”) + ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”).

Next best steps

Find stronger synonyms See usage examples Check pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: prosody