Question

What is paralanguage?

Answer 1

Paralanguage refers to the vocalised aspects of non-verbal communication. It includes elements such as voice quality, volume, pitch, rate of speech, vocal intonations, and non-fluencies like “ah”, “um”, or “oh,” as well as yawning and laughing. Unlike silent body movements, paralanguage conveys meaning through vocal expression and tone. It plays a key role in how messages are understood beyond the words spoken.