What is another word for suprasegmental?
Pronunciation: [sˌʌpɹe͡ɪsɡmˈɛntə͡l] (IPA) 
"Suprasegmental" refers to aspects of language that go beyond individual sounds or letters, such as stress, intonation, and timing. Some synonyms for this term might include "prosodic," "supralinguistic," or "rhythmic." Other related terms might include "accentual," "tonal," or "melodic." These words all describe various aspects of how people use their voice and other features of language to convey meaning beyond the specific words being spoken. Understanding suprasegmental features of language is important not only for effective communication, but also for developing skills such as reading fluency, foreign language learning, and speech therapy.
