Suprasegmentals

• What is the meaning of Suprasegmentals?

  These are features of speech that make utterances more meaningful.
• This puts emphasis on parts of a word or sentence.

  This is stress.
• What are punctuation marks?

  Symbols used in writing to show emotions and clarify meaning.
• What is the use of an apostrophe?

  Indicating possession or ownership.
• What is the use of the hyphen?

  Joining words; Making compound words
• What is the use of an En Dash?

  It represents connection, direction, or conflict.
• What are the use of quotation marks?

  It sets off direct quotations or dialogues.
• What is Pitch?

  It is another main suprasegmental in where it concerns the highness or lowness of the voice.
• This refers to the variation of pitch making the melodic pattern of speech.


  This is the Intonation.
• This is a punctuation mark that is used at the end of a STATEMENT.


  A period
• What is the use of a question mark?

  This is used at the end of a question. This is used to ask.
• What is the use of an exclamation point?

  This is used to show excitement at the end of a sentence. This showcases strong emotions.
• What are interjections?

  These are words, phrases, or clauses characterized by sudden or strong emotions.
• What are some examples of interjections?

  • Ouch!
  • Oh no!
  • Ewww!
  • Disgusting!
• What is a juncture?

  This is another main suprasegmental in where it referees to a pause between words, clauses, or phrases.
• What is the use of a comma?

  It is used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
• Whart is the use of a semicolon?

  It is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related.
• What is the use of the colon?

  It is used to introduce a list after a complete sentence.
• What is the use of an Em Dash?

  It is used to signal that additional or extra information will follow.
• What is the rate?

  This is another main suprasegmental in where it refers to the speed of one’s speech.
• What is volume and projection?

  This refers to the suprasegmental that talks about th loudness or softness of voice.
• Whaat are the idifferent suprasegmentals?

  1. Pitch
  2. Juncture
  3. Volume and Projection
  4. Intonation
  5. Rate
  6. Stress