in
to
na
tio
nal
1
relating to the intonation or pitch patterns in speech that convey meaning or express emotion
- The intonational pattern of her speech indicated that she was asking a question.
- In linguistic studies, researchers analyze the intonational contours of different languages.
- His intonational variation made his storytelling engaging and captivating.
- The intonational rise at the end of her sentence suggested uncertainty or doubt.
- Learning to recognize intonational patterns is crucial for understanding spoken language.