What it is: The rise and fall of voice in speech.
What it’s for: Show meaning, emotion, and question/statement signals.
Example: “Really?” (rising) vs “Really.” (falling)
Common patterns
Falling (statements, WH-questions):
“I’m ready.”
“Where are you going?”
Rising (yes/no questions, uncertainty):
“Are you ready?”
“I think so…?”
Practice
Record 5 questions/day and compare with native audio.