English / word
intonation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The rise and fall of voice pitch when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion.
In context
01
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
02
Proper intonation can make a speech more persuasive.
Synonyms
pitch inflection,tonality,modulation
Antonyms
monotone,flatness,monotony
Collocations
rising intonation,falling intonation,proper intonation