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What speech is how fast or slowly a speaker pronounces his her words?

The speech rate at which a speaker pronounces words is called tempo.

Tempo can be described as:

* Fast: The speaker talks quickly, perhaps rushing through words.

* Slow: The speaker talks deliberately, emphasizing each word.

* Moderate: The speaker talks at a normal pace.

Other terms used to describe speech rate include:

* Pacing: How quickly or slowly someone speaks.

* Speech rhythm: The pattern of pauses and stresses within a speech.

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