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intonation
What does intonation mean?
intonation (noun): the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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How do you pronounce intonation?
/ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does intonation come from?
From French intonation, from Medieval Latin intonatio, from intonō + -tiō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “intonation” mean?
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the rise and fall of the voice in speaking
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