intonation
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These differences reflect the influence of indigenous languages - Nigeria has more than 500 languages which shape its cadence and intonation, while Kenya's Bantu, Nilotic and Cushitic mix give rise to its own accents.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
I found it easier to pronounce than I anticipated, but having the right intonation was where I relied on Hikari to correct me.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
He tried to focus on his mannerisms, on the intonation of his voice.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025
Melodic intonation therapy, for instance, is a promising approach to train people with aphasia to sing what they want to say, using their intact "musical mechanisms" to bypass damaged speech mechanisms.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2024
There was an oily whir of gears and a mechanically-timbered voice boomed out in words that lacked accent and intonation, “I—am—the—robot—that—talks.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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