Motherese - the importance of babytalk in the linguistic development of babies
Motherese, also known as parent talk or baby talk, is a linguistic way of interaction between parents and babies. Motherese is a type of language used by parents and caregivers when interacting with infants. It is also known as nurse talk. Motherese is characterized by high pitch, slow and simple pronunciation, repetition, exaggerated emphasis on words, and short sentences.
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