INFLECTION


Meaning of INFLECTION in English

n. Function: noun

a particular manner of employing the sounds of the voice in speech FF1C; questions end on a rising inflection FF1E;

Synonyms: accent, intonation, tone

Related Words: articulation, enunciation, pronunciation; timbre, tonality

Idioms: tone of voice

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.