intonational
/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃənəl/
adjective
- Relating to the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially as it affects meaning.
- Her intonational choices made the joke sound sarcastic.
- The intonational patterns of a question are different from those of a statement.
- Learning intonational cues helps non-native speakers sound more natural.
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