intelligible speech

[ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbəl spiːtʃ]
noun phrasepl: intelligible speeches
fala inteligível
1. Speech that is clear, understandable, and able to be comprehended by listeners; articulate and coherent communication
The public speaker delivered intelligible speech throughout the presentation, ensuring the audience could follow every word.
O palestrante público proferiu uma fala inteligível durante toda a apresentação, garantindo que o público pudesse acompanhar cada palavra.
2. Communication that is distinct and pronounced clearly enough to be understood without difficulty
Children with speech therapy learn to produce intelligible speech for better social interaction.
Crianças com terapia de fala aprendem a produzir uma fala inteligível para melhor interação social.
3. In linguistics and speech pathology, utterances that meet standards of clarity and comprehensibility
Intelligible speech is essential for effective communication in professional settings.
A fala inteligível é essencial para uma comunicação eficaz em ambientes profissionais.
The concept of intelligible speech is particularly important in Brazilian and American educational systems, where it relates to speech pathology services, language development in children, and accessibility standards. In professional contexts, intelligible speech is considered a marker of education and credibility. The term is commonly used in healthcare, education, and communication sciences in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear speecharticulate speechcoherent speechunderstandable speechcomprehensible speechdistinct speech
Antonyms / Antônimos
unintelligible speechincoherent speechgarbled speechmumbled speechindistinct speechunclear speech

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fala inteligível
Standard term used in education, healthcare, and linguistics
Rio de Janeiro
fala clara e compreensível
More colloquial variation emphasizing clarity
São Paulo
discurso inteligível
More formal variation used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
discurso inteligível / fala compreensível
Similar usage to Brazil but may prefer 'discurso' in formal contexts

Related Words

articulationenunciationclaritycomprehensibilityspeech pathologydictionpronunciation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to speak loud and clear
to get one's message across
to speak plainly
crystal clear communication
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