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What is prosody?

Prosody refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of speech. It’s what makes human speech expressive, natural, and easy to follow.

What is an example of prosody?

When someone asks a question, their pitch typically rises at the end — that’s a prosodic feature. Similarly, emphasis on certain words conveys meaning beyond the literal text.

How does prosody work?

Prosody is encoded in pitch, duration, loudness, and timing. It plays a crucial role in communication by conveying emotion, emphasis, and structure.

How does ai-coustics use prosody?

Our models including Lark, Quail, and Finch preserve natural prosody, ensuring speech sounds human, clear, and emotionally expressive.