intonation

US /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/
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语调, 声调

the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

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Her voice had a peculiar intonation that made her sound foreign.
她的声音有一种奇特的语调,让她听起来像外国人。
He used a questioning intonation to show his doubt.
他用疑问的语调来表达他的怀疑。