intonation
noun
the pattern or melody of pitch changes in connected speech, especially the pitch pattern of a sentence, which distinguishes kinds of sentences or speakers of different language cultures.
intonations
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pluralof intonation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On set, Strong, who is famous for his extensive preparation, maintained Zuckerberg’s intonations even when cameras weren’t rolling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
His personality is conveyed through the different intonations in which he delivers his name.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
The technology, he said, cannot not exactly capture a person’s speech patterns, intonations, facial tics and emotions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
Birds squawked in weird intonations, a few stars dotted a purplish sky, and the temperature felt like it dropped several degrees.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 4, 2024
The smell of incense and lilies, the candles lit for loved ones passed away, the throaty intonations of the priest, and the majestic trumpeting of the organ.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
