Entonasyon (en. Intonation)

en-to-na-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The notable change of tone in speaking.
His intonation was excellent, emphasizing the emotion of the story.
Mahusay ang kanyang entonasyon na nagbigay-diin sa emosyon ng kwento.
The way of pronunciation that describes the difference in emotion or intention.
The intonation of his voice revealed the feelings he had in mind.
Ang entonasyon ng kanyang boses ay nagbukas ng damdaming kanyang naisip.
The pattern of rising and falling of the voice while speaking.
The firmness of his intonation gave credibility to his argument.
Mahigpit ang entonasyon ng kanyang pagsasalita na nagbigay ng kredibilidad sa kanyang argumento.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'entonación'

Common Phrases and Expressions

intonation of voice
The way of changing the tone in the voice while speaking.
entonasyon ng boses

Related Words

pronunciation
The manner of speaking or pronouncing words.
pagbigkas
discourse
The spoken or written expression of ideas or thoughts.
diskurso

Slang Meanings

Tonality or timber of voice in speaking.
Even in his joke, his intonation is different, so I didn't laugh.
Pati sa joke niya, iba ang entonasyon niya, kaya di ako natawa.
The way of conveying emotion in speech.
Sometimes, the intonation conveys the message, even if it's just simple words.
Minsan, ang entonasyon ang nagdadala ng mensahe, kahit simpleng salita lang.