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intonation

noun

ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

Meaning

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

The rise and fall of voice pitch when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

Proper intonation can make a speech more persuasive.

tone, modulation, pitch variation

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tone, modulation, pitch variation

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pitch variation, modulation, tone

monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness

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monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness

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monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

clothing, especially fine or formal wear

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground