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It’s usually analysed as having both normal prosody and a pitch accent (similar to a stress accent) that varies somewhat by region. I’ve read that broadcasters
by evincarofautumn 9y ago
It’s usually analysed as having both normal prosody and a pitch accent (similar to a stress accent) that varies somewhat by region. I’ve read that broadcasters are expected to use a standard (Tokyo?) pitch accent when speaking.
- alphonsegaston 9y agoThat is correct. The Tokyo dialect is considered "neutral" in the same way a Midwestern accent is for American broadcasters.