speech pattern

collocation in English

meaningsofspeechandpattern

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speech
noun
uk
/spiːtʃ/us
/spiːtʃ/
the ability to talk, the activity of talking, or a piece of ...
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pattern
noun
uk
/ˈpæt.ən/us
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, ...
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(Definition ofspeechandpatternfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofspeech pattern

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Its unclear is he is trying to mimic an old mansspeechpatternor if has genuinely been caught off guard.
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He spoke his dialogue therein in complete sentences, in contrast to hisspeechpatternin the comics.
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Steena does not have a particularspeechpattern, but commonly speaks of prophecies, ancient lore, and spirituality in her dialogue.
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However, the rapid expansion of the town, and subsequent influx of non-locals, has led to a decline of thisspeechpatternsince the 1970s.
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She talks with a masculine tone, herspeechpatternsimilar to that of an old man (frequently uses "washi" and "jaa").
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Herspeechpatternis notable as she uses keigo.
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Thisspeechpatternbears no particular significance, other than its unusual nature.
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While not having a particularspeechpattern, he often speaks formally and diplomatically.
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Whispering also takes less effort to vocalize than a normalspeechpattern.
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Context offers a reliable understanding of thisspeechpattern, but common vocabulary includes remarking that something is just smurfy or in some cases, smurftastic.
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Each of the characters has a specific rhythm andspeechpattern.
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Her rather grandspeechpatterntakes getting used to, but she seems comfortable and adds a fitting glint of glamour.
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Translation from an indigenous language to pidgin reveals a high degree of closeness to the original speech patterns, notably in attempts to preserve syntactical equivalents.
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This is true even for speakers of dialect varieties who have not altered their speech patterns to conform to an educated standard.
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The years indicate the approximate time when the corresponding speakers developed their speech patterns.
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But if, for whatever reason, feminine speech patterns are gaining prestige, that may have implications for the direction of future linguistic changes.
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On most days an ordinary haven't done would have served, but for special occasions the usual speech patterns were suspect.
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