📈inflection

noun
ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

Meaning

The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
A change in the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking, which helps convey meaning and emotion.

Example Sentences

His inflection kept the audience engaged.

Her voice had a gentle inflection when she spoke kindly.

Her voice inflection conveyed deep emotion in the speech.

Synonyms

modulation, emphasis, variation, intonation, tone
Entry 1
modulation, emphasis, variation
Entry 2
modulation, emphasis, intonation
Entry 3
intonation, modulation, tone

Antonyms

monotony, flatness, uniformity, monotone, unvaried pitch
Entry 1
monotony, flatness, uniformity
Entry 2
monotony, flatness, uniformity
Entry 3
monotone, flatness, unvaried pitch

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