How do you pronounce intonation?

intonation is pronounced as ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən.

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intonation

🎶intonation

noun

ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intolerant intoxicant

intonation synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

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

Example Sentences

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

Proper intonation can make a speech more persuasive.

Synonyms

tone, modulation, pitch variation

Entry 1

tone, modulation, pitch variation

Entry 2

pitch variation, modulation, tone

Antonyms

monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness

Entry 1

monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness

Entry 2

monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness

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🎶intonation

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