Wordiyointonation
🇬🇧 UK/.intәu'neiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
B2
Definitions
n.
The rise and fall of the voice in speaking; the pattern of pitch in speech.
语调；声调
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Her intonation conveyed skepticism about the announcement even though her words seemed neutral.
- 2.
Different intonation patterns distinguish questions from statements in many spoken languages.
- 3.
The singer's careful intonation and phrasing elevated the emotional impact of the musical performance.