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Pitch Patterns in Maltese English: A Comparative Analysis of Frequency Ranges Across Sentence Types
This study explores the role of rising intonation in task-oriented dialogues within Maltese English. It examines how pitch variation, commonly used to signal yes/no questions, functions in other conversational moves such as alignment and checking, with a focus on how these patterns differ in Maltese English. The research sheds light on the specific uses of rising intonation in this context.