english:pronunciation:intonation
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Intonation
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.
- Use short dialogues for training.
Hard words (Glossary)
- *rise* /raɪz/: lên
- *fall* /fɔːl/: xuống
- *uncertainty* /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/: sự không chắc chắn
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