A language in which the sound pitch of a spoken word is an essential part of its pronunciation and meaning is called a ________________.
A)paralinguistic language
B)tonal language
C)linguistic family
D)dialect
E)displacement

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A tonal language is a language in which the pitch of a spoken word is crucial in determining its meaning. In tonal languages, the same word can have different meanings depending on the pitch used. Examples of tonal languages include Mandarin, Thai, and Yoruba.

A Language in Which the Sound Pitch of a Spoken