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Intonation

usgb/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃn/Volume
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Emotional Tone

Intonation reflects feelings; a rising tone often suggests surprise or questioning.

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You're moving to Spain?
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Sentence Stress

Different intonation can change the part of the sentence we want to emphasize.

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I don't need HELP, but I need TIME.
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Social Context

Intonation can convey politeness or rudeness, often indicated by tone pitch and pattern.

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Could you, please, close the door?
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