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    intonation

    US /ˌɪntəˈneʃən,-to-/

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    UK /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounRises and falls in pitch of speech
    Her intonation rose higher as she got more excited

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    Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords

    07:03Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords
    • Intonation or altering the pitch of our voices can convey emotion, add emphasis and even indicate whether something's a question or a declaration.

      Intonation or altering the pitch of our voices can convey emotion, add emphasis and even indicate whether something's a question or a declaration.

    • Sign Language users can express these messages in the speed and size of their signs, but intonation carries a lot of subtle context about what an utterance means.

      Sign Language users can express these messages in the speed and size of their signs, but intonation carries a lot of subtle context about what an utterance means.

    B1

    How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide

    10:22How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide
    • says it, including the stresses on words and the intonation in words and sentences.

      says it, including the stresses on words and the intonation in words and sentences.

    A2

    Start a language from scratch (the natural way)

    11:59Start a language from scratch (the natural way)
    • So the progression that I see in starting a new language is, first of all, lots of getting used to the sounds, getting used to the individual sounds, getting used to where one word ends and the next word begins, getting used to the intonation, the cadence, the rhythm, the music of the language.

      So the progression that I see in starting a new language is, first of all, lots of getting used to the sounds, getting used to the individual sounds, getting used to where one word ends and the next word begins, getting used to the intonation, the cadence, the rhythm, the music of the language.

    • And also for all of these languages to get a sense of the cadence where there's a pause, the rhythm, the intonation.

      And also for all of these languages to get a sense of the cadence where there's a pause, the rhythm, the intonation.

    A2

    Your Body Language Is Betraying You, Here's Why: Robert Greene

    09:20Your Body Language Is Betraying You, Here's Why: Robert Greene
    • But, you know, you... you talk slowly, you have a certain tone, you have a certain intonation that kind of reveals confidence, OK?

      But, you know, you... you talk slowly, you have a certain tone, you have a certain intonation that kind of reveals confidence, OK?

    B1

    Do you want to speak English better? | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner

    14:27Do you want to speak English better? | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner
    • Studies even show that shadowing helps improve pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

      Studies even show that shadowing helps improve pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

    • You copy how native speakers talk to improve your tone, speed, and intonation.

      You copy how native speakers talk to improve your tone, speed, and intonation.

    A2

    Beginner English Phrases For Conversation Part 3 (Beginner English Speaking Course And Practice)

    03:09Beginner English Phrases For Conversation Part 3 (Beginner English Speaking Course And Practice)
    • You need to use a rising intonation.

      You need to use a rising intonation.

    A2

    English Vocabulary: How To Talk About Driving In English

    12:01English Vocabulary: How To Talk About Driving In English
    • It will help you improve your pronunciation, intonation and fluency by using innovative artificial intelligence technology that recognizes your voice and pinpoints your pronunciation errors.

      It will help you improve your pronunciation, intonation and fluency by using innovative artificial intelligence technology that recognizes your voice and pinpoints your pronunciation errors.

    A2

    How To Speak English Naturally Fluency Secrets

    09:02How To Speak English Naturally  Fluency Secrets
    • Your intonation.

      Your intonation.

    A2

    SORRY! Why Canadians say “sorry” so much

    10:33SORRY! Why Canadians say “sorry” so much
    • When you ask someone to repeat something and you say what, you have to be careful of your intonation, because if you say what, whoa, don't get mad at me, so intonation is very, very, very important.

      When you ask someone to repeat something and you say what, you have to be careful of your intonation, because if you say what, whoa, don't get mad at me, so intonation is very, very, very important.

    • You know they're not by their intonation.

      You know they're not by their intonation.

    A2

    IELTS Speaking Band 9 Fluent Answers India with Subtitles

    17:00IELTS Speaking Band 9 Fluent Answers India with Subtitles
    • Dr. Patel. Again, notice that Akshan does not rush. Instead, he pays attention to his intonation and enunciation of words, making sure to have absolute clarity. When asked about how social interactions have changed, he responds by saying they have changed a fair bit. It's a short sentence but it does show present perfect and natural language right away. In your speaking interview, make sure to impress the examiner by enunciating your words, by being confident and fluent. Use hand gestures. These will help you to be expressive even in the computer-based exam.

      Dr. Patel. Again, notice that Akshan does not rush. Instead, he pays attention to his intonation and enunciation of words, making sure to have absolute clarity. When asked about how social interactions have changed, he responds by saying they have changed a fair bit. It's a short sentence but it does show present perfect and natural language right away. In your speaking interview, make sure to impress the examiner by enunciating your words, by being confident and fluent. Use hand gestures. These will help you to be expressive even in the computer-based exam.

    A2