sing-song
Example Sentences
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Virgo's voice came with a sing-song tempo, rising and falling in that familiar brogue.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
“Company,” a reggae tune with a guest appearance from Jamaican dancehall vocalist Buju Banton, gives Ms. Lennox an opportunity to try on a sing-song melodic guise and it suits her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
I had a specific rhythm in mind, and the directness of Katie’s words was followed by something a bit sing-song.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024
His speech ping-ponged between self-pity and incoherence, delivered in that odd sing-song quiet voice he uses when his aides tell him to act "serious."
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024
“Oka-ay,” Camille says in a sing-song voice, like she doesn’t believe me.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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