ToBIalapú

ToBIalapú is a term that refers to a Hungarian system of phonetic transcription known as ToBI (Tone and Break Index). This system is primarily used for the analysis and annotation of prosody in spoken language, focusing on intonation, stress, and boundary phenomena. The "alapú" in ToBIalapú translates to "based" or "rooted," indicating that it is a system derived from or based upon the principles of ToBI.

The ToBI framework, originally developed for English, was adapted for Hungarian to better capture the specific prosodic features of the language. This adaptation involves defining a set of symbols or labels that represent different pitch contours (tones) and prosodic breaks (boundaries between phrases or words). For example, it might use labels to denote rising or falling intonation at phrase endings, or to indicate the presence of pauses or stronger articulations between words.

Researchers and linguists use ToBIalapú to transcribe spoken Hungarian corpora, enabling systematic study of how meaning and grammatical structure are conveyed through prosody. This can include analyzing sentence types, identifying focus or emphasis, and understanding the flow of discourse. The standardization provided by the ToBIalapú system allows for cross-speaker and cross-study comparisons, contributing to a deeper understanding of Hungarian phonetics and phonology.