sing-song
Example Sentences
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“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
He was renowned for his good looks and sing-song southern accent, as well as a passing resemblance to the late actor and showman Yves Montand.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 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
"He's so weird! He's so weird!" the crowd chanted in a sing-song, taunting voice that echoed across Temple University's packed basketball stadium Tuesday evening.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2024
And as he mounted and swung about to leave the British officer, he heard her shrilling in a horrible sing-song, ‘He loves the Brit-ish. He loves the Brit-ish.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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