motherese

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Definition of motherese

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

(uncountable)Baby talk.

“With its slow and exaggerated intonations, motherese speeds language learning by providing input that is easier for infants to process.”

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From mother + -ese.

2 plays · some not in Scrabble

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