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intonation

/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. 1 tonlama, ses perdesi değişimi uncountable

Definition (English)

The pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, used to convey meaning or emotion.

Example Sentences

  1. Her intonation changed when she spoke about her family.
    Ailesinden bahsederken tonlaması değişti.
  2. The actor used his voice intonation effectively.
    Aktör ses tonlamasını etkili bir şekilde kullandı.

Synonyms

inflectionmodulation

Collocations

rising intonationfalling intonationintonation patternintonation contourintonation changeintonation unit

Related Words

speechpronunciationvoicelanguageemotionconversation