Stress, intonation, and the gap in IndonesianPosted on 05/07/2010 | 1 CommentPressure-Pause-Intonation in Indonesian
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When I do a search by typing the keyword 'pronunciation and phoneme', use the search engine "Google", I get roughly 3.250 online website pages that have that keyword. Including 'Overview of Pronunciation' previous post, as a result, only 0:29 seconds, I decided to open four url link address shown on the first page. The fourth link will involve an Indonesian / Sound - Wikibooks, Omar Bakri - Skills Speak, IN: SBYP - Indonesian: Letters and Pronunciation letters F and V (not P).
Actually, the topic which I will repackaging in this post is not much different from those written by fellow blogger the other. It's just my main reference is to publish a book about this theme Indonesian Language. Indeed, I just want to learn from life. No more than that.
Well, I think everyone knows (for those who know it) that the pronunciation and segmental phonemes are elements in the Indonesian language. In addition to these elements, according to the book Indonesian SMK / MAK Semenjana Equivalent Level Class X, there is also another element whose function is related to the suprasegmental elements, namely stress, intonation, and pause. Further explained, that the pressure is a symptom caused by the specialization of the pronunciation of a syllable or word. Or in other words, it is noted that the pressure is a form of high and low, long-short, soft or loud sounds or pronunciation. Usually a word that had a certain pressure is a word that is emphasized.Apparently there are interesting when talking about pressure, why is it interesting? Apparently, the pressure in the Indonesian language does not change the meaning as in Toba Batak language / bóntar / means white, and / moment / meaning blood. Pressure only shows something highlighted words or phrases or overlooked in order to get understanding for listeners. Particular emphasis on a word or phrase strengthen speaker intent. Usually the pressure supported by facial expression or as part of the characteristics of spoken language.Examples of the use patterns of the pressure:

   1. Adi buy the novel at the bookstore.
      (Which bought the novel Adi, not others)
   2. Adi buy the novel at the bookstore.
      (Adi buy a novel, not reading)
   3. Adi buy the novel at the bookstore.
      (Adi novel not purchased stationery)
   4. Adi buy the novel at the bookstore.
      (Adi buy a novel in a bookstore is not on the market)
Other suprasegmental traits, according to the book Indonesian, is the intonation. Intonation is the high and low tones in the pronunciation of words. Intonation commonly expressed with numbers (1,2,3,4). Number 1 represents the lowest pitch, while the number 4 represents the highest pitch.
The use of intonation indicating mood speakers. In an angry person is often stated something with intonation rising and rising, while the atmosphere tends berintonasi sad decline. Intonation can also indicate the characteristics of a sentence. Intonation of sentences pronounced by the end of the statement is usually decreased, while those ending with rising intonation is generally a question sentence.See the example below:

    They were gone. (1)
    Are they gone? (4) When? (4)
When discussing about the intonation, it means I also need to know what it breaks. According to the Indonesian language books I read, explained there, that is a cessation or pause of silence. Pause also associated with intonation, good use of intonation can be determined also by the appropriate sentence Pause. For long sentence pauses in pronunciation determining placement ketersampaian message. Appropriate intervals listener can understand the main points of the content of the sentence is disclosed.
Not a good use of pauses in a sentence feels awkward and can not be understood. In spoken language, pauses marked by silence. In the written language is characterized by a space or gap is denoted by a slash [/], a comma [,], a semicolon [;], colon [:], dash [-], or a dash [-]. Pause can also affect the sense or meaning of the sentence. Consider the example below.

    According to the doctor's examination Joko Susanto was sick
This sentence can contain different meanings when jedanya change.For example,

   1. According to the examination / doctor Joko Susanto / is sick.
      (A sick doctor Joko Susanto)
   2. According to the doctor's examination / Joko Susanto / is sick.
      (A check physicians and the hospital is Joko Susanto)
   3. According to the doctor's examination Joko / Susanto / is sick.
      (Called a doctor who checked Joko, the sick Susanto)
After learning about the pressure; intonation; pause at the top, I know, I was still not enough knowledge, and knowledge in the language over the years. The importance of understanding the stress, intonation, and pause it will appear visible when I heard the news on the radio, or on TV (read: te ve) locally and nationally. And I guess, it must always be a top priority (more attention) to the media in reporting news using spoken language. Important, as it would affect the whole audience. Ya Rabb, add me knowledge and good understanding, true servant just want to learn from life.