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Word: Paralanguage
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈparəˌlaŋɡwɪdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the non-lexical component of communication by speech, for example intonation, pitch and speed of speaking, hesitation noises, gesture, and facial expression.
Short Definition:non-lexical component of communication by speech
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