speech pattern (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /spiːtʃ ˈpætərn/
Definition
A characteristic way in which an individual or group speaks, encompassing elements like accent, intonation, rhythm, vocabulary choices, and common grammatical structures.
Examples
Her unique speech pattern, with its slight lilt, made her instantly recognizable.
Detectives analyzed the suspect's speech pattern for clues about their regional origin.
Learning a new language often involves adopting new speech patterns to sound more natural.
How to Use speech pattern
- a person's speech pattern (collocation)
- Referring to the characteristic way a specific individual speaks. — "The psychologist observed the patient's speech pattern for signs of anxiety."
- regional speech pattern (collocation)
- A way of speaking typical of people from a particular geographic area. — "The actor worked hard to master the regional speech pattern for his role."
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