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tone of voicethe quality or character of a person's voice as it expresses their feelings or attitude

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality or character of a person's voice as it expresses their feelings or attitude

Pronunciation (IPA): /toʊn əv vɔɪs/

Example Sentences

  • The teacher's tone of voice made even the math homework sound exciting.
  • His apologetic tone of voice didn't match the fact that he ate my lunch again.
  • Your tone of voice during the presentation will determine how the audience responds.

tone of voice

NOUN

[/toʊn əv vɔɪs/]

the quality or character of a person's voice as it expresses their feelings or attitude

Her gentle tone of voice calmed the crying child instantly.
💡 Concept

Her gentle tone of voice calmed the crying child instantly.

Your tone of voice shapes every choice!
🎵 Rhyme

Your tone of voice shapes every choice!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/toʊn əv vɔɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/təʊn əv vɔɪs/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

choicevoicenoise
choice
voice
noise

🔗Collocations

harsh tone of voice
gentle tone of voice
sarcastic tone of voice
change one's tone of voice
friendly tone of voice
professional tone of voice

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The teacher's tone of voice made even the math homework sound exciting.

😄 Fun example

His apologetic tone of voice didn't match the fact that he ate my lunch again.

Your tone of voice during the presentation will determine how the audience responds.

😄 Fun example

She could tell from his tone of voice that he was lying about finishing his vegetables.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

manner of speakingvocal toneintonationinflectiondelivery

Antonyms

monotoneexpressionless speech

Related

pitchaccentarticulationpronunciationvocal quality

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