jueves, 28 de junio de 2012

‍Falling-Rise Tone


Falling-Rise Tone

The use of this tone involves a moderately high to low fall, followed by rise in the pitch from low to medium. This tone is used forr special implications not verbally expressed.

The term "special implications" can include insinuations, veiled insults, apology, unpleasant news, happiness, reassurance, or doubt on the part of the speaker as to the validity of his remark. This tone shows limited agreement, response with reservation, uncertainty, or doubt.

Now, listen and pronounce:




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