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Speech Pathology Glossary

100 terms total — 1 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

prosody

Intermediate Technical IVT

The rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of speech that convey meaning and emotional content beyond individual word pronunciation.

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vocal fry

Intermediate Technical IVT

A voice quality characterized by irregular, low-pitched vocal fold vibrations producing a creaky or rattling sound.

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