continuous speech
[/kənˈtɪnjuəs spiːtʃ/]
noun
fala contínua
1. Speech that flows without interruption, pauses, or breaks between words or phrases
The speaker delivered continuous speech for over an hour without stopping.
O orador fez uma fala contínua por mais de uma hora sem parar.
2. In linguistics and speech recognition, spoken language without marked segmentation or clear word boundaries
Continuous speech recognition systems must identify word boundaries automatically.
Os sistemas de reconhecimento de fala contínua devem identificar automaticamente os limites das palavras.
3. Natural, spontaneous speech as opposed to read or rehearsed speech
The interview focused on continuous speech rather than prepared statements.
A entrevista focou na fala contínua em vez de declarações preparadas.
The term 'continuous speech' is particularly important in Brazilian technology and academic contexts, as speech recognition systems and language processing research have grown significantly. In both Brazilian and Portuguese education, understanding continuous speech is essential for teaching language skills, pronunciation, and communication. The concept is also relevant in media and broadcasting, where the ability to deliver continuous, fluent speech is a valued professional skill.
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