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Intonation is the Rise and Fall of Your Voice at the Right Time
Intonation is what native listeners need to recognize vocabulary words, grammar, and syntax. If your intonation is off, vocabulary words will not be understood or recognized. There are several intonation patterns used in spoken English. The two most used are called ‘fall’ and ‘rise’.
Top 2 Intonation Patterns
Fall is the voice falling immediately after the rise of an important word like a noun or proper noun in a phrase or sentence. Rise is the voice rising to a pitch that is slightly higher than normal and maintaining it for the remainder of the sentence.
Intonation patterns strengthen intelligibility. The patterns below can prevent communication breakdown between native listeners and ESL speakers.
1. Falling Intonation
Falling intonation is most heard in live conversations. It is unemphatic, normal, and quiet in tone. It is used in most live conversations
ex: My ⇑NAME ⇓ is John.
Focus on the last stressed syllable of a sentence with a slightly lower pitch.
2. Rising Intonation
Use rising intonation when you want an immediate response to your question or when you are in public asking for information.
ex: ExCUSE me, do ⇑ YOU HAVE the TIME?
Use rising intonation when asking for information. It is considered a respectful tone and projects an appropriate attitude. Use this tone in a public setting; traveling, banking, ordering food at a restaurant, asking for information on the phone, asking for directions, or for help finding a book at the library.