speech quality

[/spiːtʃ ˈkwɒlɪti/]
noun
qualidade de fala
1. The overall clarity, intelligibility, and effectiveness of spoken communication, encompassing factors such as pronunciation, articulation, tone, pace, and audio fidelity
The speech quality during the conference call was poor due to background noise.
A qualidade de fala durante a videoconferência era ruim devido ao ruído de fundo.
2. In telecommunications and audio engineering, the technical standard of voice transmission, measured by intelligibility and naturalness of audio playback
We upgraded our system to improve speech quality for our customers.
Melhoramos nosso sistema para aumentar a qualidade de fala para nossos clientes.
3. In public speaking or performance contexts, the effectiveness and professionalism of verbal delivery
The speaker's speech quality impressed the audience with clear enunciation and engaging tone.
A qualidade de fala do orador impressionou o público com enunciação clara e tom envolvente.
In Brazil, 'qualidade de fala' is a technical term increasingly used in digital communication platforms, customer service training, and distance learning contexts. The concept gained prominence with the rise of remote work and online education. In the USA, speech quality standards are regulated by FCC guidelines in telecommunications. Both cultures emphasize clear speech as essential for professional communication and accessibility.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
voice clarityvocal qualityspeech intelligibilityaudio claritydelivery quality
Antonyms / Antônimos
speech impairmentpoor articulationunintelligibilityaudio distortion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
qualidade de fala
Standard term used in telecommunications, education, and audio engineering contexts
São Paulo
qualidade de voz
Alternative usage, more common in technical and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
qualidade da fala
Slight variation in article usage; commonly used in broadcasting and media
Portugal
qualidade da fala
European Portuguese standard; used similarly in telecommunications and public speaking contexts

Related Words

pronunciationarticulationaudio fidelityvoice transmissionintelligibilityenunciationdictionvocal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear as a bell (speech quality)
speak loud and clear
get your message across
come through loud and clear
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