What is another word for phrasing?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈe͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "phrasing" typically refers to the way in which words are arranged within a sentence or a speech. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to express this concept in different contexts. For instance, "wording" can be used to describe the specific choice of words used to convey meaning, while "expression" can refer to the way in which those words are delivered or articulated. "Syntax" and "sentence structure" are also related to phrasing, as they both describe the order and arrangement of words within a sentence. Finally, "delivery" can be used to describe the way in which a speech or communication is presented, including elements like tone, cadence, and pacing.

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What are the paraphrases for Phrasing?

Paraphrases are restatements of text or speech using different words and phrasing to convey the same meaning.
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What are the hypernyms for Phrasing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Phrasing?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
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Usage examples for Phrasing

Richard Rolle's phrasing of the theory in the preface to his translation of the Psalter is: I follow the letter as much as I may.
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos
You clothe the thing in such attractive phrasing that I almost wish I could plead guilty.
"The Gray Phantom's Return"
Herman Landon
To make it short, I could not-to use your phrasing-shut the Tube off again.
"Gone Fishing"
James H. Schmitz

Famous quotes with Phrasing

  • I learned my phrasing from Frank. I loved him so much.
    Eydie Gorme
  • It is not a mystical thing, however, it is obvious and practical and I think that what the performer does is to try to get to that point with every choice you make from the phrasing in a tune to the choice of tunes.
    Leo Kottke
  • My favorite singer to this day is Nat King Cole. I've tried to emulate his phrasing. It is so absolutely beautiful to listen to his lovely voice.
    Johnny Mathis
  • A lot of those little things that I really like doing are just moments of cool articulation, just little moments of phrasing that probably go over everybody's head.
    Steve Vai
  • Prose will be used for the more objective branches of writing- novels, plays, essays..Cadence will be used for personal, emotional, lyrical utterances in which the phrasing goes with a stronger beat and the words live together with an intense flame.
    F. S. Flint

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