Definition of Inflection
an alteration in tone or pitch
Examples of Inflection in a sentence
When Jan’s inflection kept changing during her speech, we knew she was nervous. 🔊
Barbara’s inflection constantly wavered as she told the detective about her assault. 🔊
Because the man was a robot, he had a vocal inflection that never altered. 🔊
Often you can assess a person’s guilt by listening to his inflection when he speaks. 🔊
Throughout his sermon, the minister would change his inflection to reflect his passion for the topic. 🔊
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