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
With one long, deep intonation, the man has stopped all time around them – freezing the water in place – a demonstration of unfathomable power.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
And then when I was singing, he took me through every intonation of how he heard it.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024
But in the second version, the added focus, through intonation, implies that "toy" contrasts with the previously discussed "blicket."
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024
Instead, his voice held a low resonating quality, a certain flat and steady intonation I found appealing, like the rumble of distant thunder.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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