singsong
/ˈsɪŋˌsɔŋ/
verb
- To speak or recite in a monotonous, rhythmic, or rising-and-falling manner.
- She singsonged the instructions to the class, hoping they would remember them.
- The actor singsonged his lines, making the scene feel unnatural.
- He singsonged the list of names as he called roll.
noun
- A monotonous, rhythmic, or rising-and-falling pattern of speech or sound.
- The teacher's singsong helped the children remember the multiplication table.
- The tour guide spoke in a singsong that made everyone feel sleepy.
- Her voice had a gentle singsong, like she was reciting a nursery rhyme.
- An informal gathering where people sing together; a sing-along.
- After dinner, the campers had a singsong around the campfire.
- The family enjoyed a singsong of old folk songs on holiday.
- The pub hosted a singsong every Friday night.
adjective
- Having a monotonous, rhythmic, or rising-and-falling quality, especially in speech or voice.
- He read the poem in a singsong voice that annoyed the audience.
- The auctioneer's singsong chant was hard to follow.
- Children often use a singsong tone when reciting rhymes.