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intonation
ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən
noun
intonacja
Definition
The rise and fall of the voice in speaking, especially as it affects the meaning of what is said.
Examples
Her intonation made it clear she was asking a question.
Jej intonacja jasno wskazywała, że zadaje pytanie.
He spoke with a flat intonation, showing no emotion.
Mówił płaską intonacją, nie okazując żadnych emocji.
Synonyms
Collocations
rising intonationfalling intonationspeech intonation
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