English / word
inflection
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A change in the pitch or tone of the voice when speaking.
In context
01
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
02
Her voice had a gentle inflection when she spoke kindly.
Synonyms
modulation,intonation,cadence
Antonyms
monotone,monotony,flatness
Collocations
vocal inflection,inflection of voice,subtle inflection