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intonation in Malay

intonasi

/ɪntəˈneɪʃən/

intonation in Malay: intonasi. In English, intonation means the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

Malay words for intonation

the rise and fall of the voice in speaking
intonasi

English meaning of intonation

  1. noun The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
  2. noun Emotive stress used to increase the power of delivery in speech.
  3. noun A sound made by, or resembling that made by, a musical instrument.
  4. noun Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.

Full definition of intonation

intonation in a sentence

  • Her intonation was false.

intonation in other languages

Questions about intonation in Malay

What is the meaning of intonation in Malay?
Intonation in Malay is intonasi.
Apakah maksud intonation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Intonation: intonasi.
What does intonation mean in English?
Intonation means the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

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