intonation
noun/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,159 most common English word
Meaning
The rise and fall of the voice in speaking, especially as it affects meaning or expression.
Example sentence
Her intonation rose at the end of each question, making her speech sound very natural.
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