THE SUPRASEGMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PUNCTUATION MARKS IN LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

There is a consistent and growing interest in the ongoing process of converting spoken language into written form. The use of punctuation marks in written communication during the interactive discourse between the writer and the reader allows for the assessment of the human factor, that is, the communicative impact between the writer and the reader. The scientific integration of spoken and written language is currently gaining significant importance.The prosodic aspects of punctuation marks play a main role in linguistics, influencing the rhythm, intonation, and overall expression of spoken language. Prosody refers to the patterns of stress, pitch, and rhythm in speech, and punctuation marks contribute to these prosodic elements in various ways.

Keywords

Punctuation marks, prosody, prosodic aspects of punctuation marks