Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

7-38-55 rule

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.35 in modern English

Syllables: 7-38-55 rule
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The theory that 7% of communication is from spoken words, 38% from tone of voice and 55% from body language and gestures.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Studying the 7-38-55 rule will vastly improve your communication skills and make you better able to read the room during a business negotiation."

Etymology

Coined by psychologist Albert Mehrabian.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

the 7-38-55 rule (canonical)

Questions

What does 7-38-55 rule mean?: The theory that 7% of communication is from spoken words, 38% from tone of voice and 55% from body language and gestures.
Where does 7-38-55 rule come from?: Coined by psychologist Albert Mehrabian.

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