motherese
US /ˈmʌð.ə.riːz/
UK /ˌmʌð.əˈriːz/
名詞
マザリーズ, 幼児語
a simplified, high-pitched, and repetitive way of speaking used by adults when addressing infants, often characterized by exaggerated intonation and slower tempo
例:
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Parents often use motherese to help their babies learn language.
親は赤ちゃんが言語を学ぶのを助けるために、しばしばマザリーズを使います。
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The distinct intonation of motherese captures an infant's attention.
マザリーズの独特のイントネーションは、乳児の注意を引きます。