With its slow and exaggerated intonations, motherese speeds language learning by providing input that is easier for infants to process.
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Motherese
Synonyms for "motherese" (3 found)
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3 translations across 3 languages.
French
1 entries- mamanais noun (motherese — see also baby talk)
German
1 entries- Mutterisch noun (motherese — see also baby talk)
Polish
1 entries- mowa matczyna noun (motherese — see also baby talk)
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