Intonation

/ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ noun

The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

Definition

  1. (noun) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
  2. (noun) The act of sounding the tones of the musical scale.
  3. (noun) Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise. “Her intonation was false.”
  4. (noun) Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice, as of a priest.
  5. (noun) A thundering; thunder.

Word stats

  • Intonation contains 10 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Intonation mean?

The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

How many letters are in Intonation?

Intonation has 10 letters.

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